It was a star-studded affair at Wimbledon this afternoon, as A-listers Sienna Miller, Richard E Grant and Ian McKellen joined the likes of Princess Margaret‘s daughter – Lady Chatto – for day nine of the tennis.
The high-profile guests all enjoyed a seat at the coveted Royal Box at SW19 – which in previous days has hosted Princess Beatrice, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sir David Beckham.
As the name suggests, it often houses members of the Royal Family, notably the Princess of Wales, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Also oozing glamour at Centre Court was Katherine Jenkins, Welsh singer and actress, who was dazzling in all-pink on Tuesday.
Elsewhere, Huw Edwards‘ estranged wife was pictured at the tournament today – the first time she has been seen in public since the disgraced former BBC newsreader’s fall from grace.
Vicky wore an abstract printed green dress and carried a raffia bag with contrast black straps as she sat beside Robert Peston.
The producer, who is the creator and executive producer of Preston on Sunday, looked calm as she chatted with the journalist.
Pictured: 1. John Feaver, 2. Professor Keith Taylor, 3. Baroness Floella Benjamin, 4. Trevor Birch, 5. Jeremy Hunt, 6. Adrian Mardell, 7. Katty Kay, 8. Robert Peston, 9. Victoria Flind, 10. Sir Rohinton Kalifa, 11. Rachel Blackmore, 12. Katherine Jenkins, 13. Sienna Miller, 14. Oli Green, 15. Lady Sarah Chatto, 16. Daniel Chatto, 17. Dena Hammerstein, 18. Sir Ian McKellen, 19. Jodie Foster, 20. Sam Kennedy, 21. Erin Kennedy, 22. Jack Dowling, 23. David Gower, 24. Richard E Grant, 25. Dame Sarah Mullally, 26. Sir Mark Rylance, 27. Patti Rockenwagner
Also in the mix this afternoon were political VIPs, including Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt.
Elsewhere, Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore was seated in the royal box, as well as Team GB Paralympian Erin Kennedy.
Today spectators were able to watch Sabalenka take on Siegemund – as well Anisimova versus Pavlyuchenkova – in Ladies’ Singles, as well as Dutch Diede De Groot and British Lucy Shuker in Wheelchair Singles on court three.
It comes as any hope of British winner at this year’s Wimbledon Championships went up in a puff of smoke today, as Cameron Norrie suffered a rapid straight-set defeat against Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court.
Norrie was the last British hope of Wimbledon success in the men’s or women’s singles after world No 4 Jack Draper suffered a shock exit to Marin Cilic in the second round and Emma Raducanu was beaten by top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Friday.
1. John Feaver
For more than 20 years, he had held the record for most aces served in a Wimbledon match – 42 – against John Newcombe
John Feaver, 73, is a former pro tennis player who was long known for his prowess on grass and clay courts.
For more than 20 years, he had held the record for most aces served in a Wimbledon match – 42 – against John Newcombe.
This afternoon, John was sophisticated in a suit and tie as he took in the action at Centre Court.
2 and 3. Professor Keith Taylor and Baroness Floella Benjamin
Floella stunned today, as she pinned her hair up in an up-do and donned a flowy summery dress. Her husband Keith, meanwhile, was dapper in a grey blazer and pink shirt, and a pair of shades to shield him from the sun
Floella, 75, is a Trinidadian-British actress, known for her roles in Run Fatboy Run, Black Joy and Mama Mirabelle’s Home Movies.
She is also a former Play School presenter.
Floella stunned today, as she pinned her hair up in an up-do and donned a flowy summery dress.
Her husband Keith, meanwhile, was dapper in a grey blazer and pink shirt, and a pair of shades to shield him from the sun.
He and Floella got married in 1980 – Keith is a film producer whose credits include Land of Hope & Glory, Treehouse (1987), and Coming to England (2005).
4. Trevor Birch
He has a history of working with a myriad of clubs across the UK, including Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City and Chelsea
Attending the tennis this afternoon, Trevor, 67, is the chief executive of the English Football League.
He has a history of working with a myriad of clubs across the UK, including Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City and Chelsea.
He has also worked for Leeds United, Everton, Derby County, and Sheffield United.
5. Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy, who is the MP for Godalming and Ash, has served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2022 to 2024, and Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019
British politician Jeremy Hunt, 58, was in attendance with his wife today.
Jeremy, who is the MP for Godalming and Ash, has served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2022 to 2024, and Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019.
During the Covid Pandemic, he has also worked as the Health Secretary.
6. Adrian Mardell
Adrian, pictured, has a background in the corporate world, with prior senior financial roles at JLR
Adrian if the Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover – a title he has held since July 2023.
He has a background in the corporate world, with prior senior financial roles at JLR.
8 and 9. Robert Peston and Victoria Flind
The TV producer was joined by her long-time friend and journalist Robert Peston, as they were photographed chatting away in the star-studded Royal Box today
Victoria Flind, the estranged wife of paedophile Huw Edwards, was also in the Royal Box this afternoon – marking her first public appearance since the disgraced former BBC news reader’s fall from grace.
The TV producer was joined by her long-time friend and journalist Robert Peston, as they were photographed chatting away in the star-studded Royal Box today.
Vicky, who is the creator and executive producer of Peston on Sunday, opted for an abstract printed green dress that she paired with a raffia bag.
Peston, whose wife Siân Busby died of lung cancer in 2012, is in a long-term relationship with journalist Charlotte Edwardes.
He hailed Vicky’s ‘immense strength’ in 2023 when she named Edwards as the star facing allegations of paying a teenager for explicit photographs.
The mother-of-five split from Edwards after he pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children last July.
10. Sir Rohinton Kalifa
He was appointed Non-Executive Director to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors, before becoming Senior Independent Director
Sir Rohinton, 64, is a British entrepreneur.
He was appointed Non-Executive Director to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors, before becoming Senior Independent Director.
He was knighted in the Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours.
11. Rachael Blackmore
She became the first woman to win the Randox Grand National when she partnered Minella Times to success at Aintree in April 2021 – and posted on social media on Monday to confirm that she was retiring with immediate effect
Irish athlete Rachael, 35, was in attendance this afternoon. She is the most successful female jump jockey in history whose exploits inspired a generation, has brought the curtain down on her glorious career.
She became the first woman to win the Randox Grand National when she partnered Minella Times to success at Aintree in April 2021 – and posted on social media on Monday to confirm that she was retiring with immediate effect.
Blackmore’s first success came at Thurles, a provincial track in Ireland, on a horse called Stoaway Pearl for trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon on February 10 2011 and it lit the spark on a journey that she didn’t even think was possible.
From such a lowly start, Blackmore, who attended the University of Limerick and graduated with a degree in equine science, scaled the highest peaks and she is in a select group who have done Cheltenham’s ‘grand slam’ – the Gold Cup, the Champion Hurdle, the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Stayers Hurdle.
She had associations with horses who became public favourites, most notably Honeysuckle, the mare with whom she enjoyed four consecutive wins at the Festival from 2020 to 2023. In total, Blackmore rode 18 winners at Cheltenham, where she was leading rider in 2021.
12. Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas
Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins was pretty in pink as the Welsh singer joined the crowds for another action-packed day in Wimbledon
Katherine was joined by her filmmaker husband, Andrew Levitas, with the couple previously attending Royal Ascot in Berkshire last month
Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins was pretty in pink as the Welsh singer joined the crowds for another action-packed day in Wimbledon.
The 45-year-old was a vision in the pastel puff sleeve dress that she accessorised with a chunky matching belt.
She paired the floor-length number by Rebecca Vallance that costs £960 with a pair of pink stud earrings and a chic white bird embroidered £1,650 Aspinal of London handbag.
Katherine was joined by her filmmaker husband, Andrew Levitas, with the couple previously attending Royal Ascot in Berkshire last month.
The American director opted for a powder blue suit and a pair of aviators as they were spotted cheering the players on.
13 and 14. Sienna Miller and Oli Green
Also spotted in SW19 on Tuesday was Sienna Miller as the Layer Cake actress put on a very loved-up display with her boyfriend Oli Green
As the match got underway, Sienna became very animated as she put her hands on her head in despair at one point before cheering with glee at another
Sienna picked a £1,425 thigh-skimming floral dress from Alessandra Rich as she arrived on the arm of Oli, 28
Also spotted in SW19 on Tuesday was Sienna Miller as the Layer Cake actress put on a very loved-up display with her boyfriend Oli Green.
The glamorous couple, who welcomed their first child together last year, held hands as they watched world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka take on Laura Siegemund in the women’s quarter-final match.
Sienna picked a £1,425 thigh-skimming floral dress from Alessandra Rich as she arrived on the arm of Oli, 28.
The actress picked a £1,425 thigh-skimming floral dress from Alessandra Rich as she arrived on the arm of Oli, 28.
Evidently looking forward to the day ahead, the actress beamed while making her way into the venue alongside Oli, who looked equally smart in a navy blue suit.
As the match got underway, Sienna became very animated as she put her hands on her head in despair at one point before cheering with glee at another.
15 and 16. Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto
Representing the Royal Family at Wimbledon this afternoon was Lady Sarah Chatto, as the 61-year-old donned a white shirt dress for today’s Centre Court fixtures. She was joined by her husband Daniel Chatto in the Royal Box on day nine of the tournament
Lady Chatto smiles at Jodie Foster and former Conde Nast executive Patti Rockenwagner (in yellow)
Representing the Royal Family at Wimbledon this afternoon was Lady Sarah Chatto, as the 61-year-old donned a white shirt dress for today’s Centre Court fixtures.
The long-sleeved frock was cinched at the waist as Sarah put a rather elegant spin on the dress code for the Wimbledon championships.
She was joined by her husband Daniel Chatto, who picked a dapper navy suit for the occasion. He added a straw hat as the couple enjoyed the burst of sunshine over south-west London after a weekend of intermittent showers and grey skies.
17. Dena Hammerstein
Dena is a British actress and writer, and theatre producer. She has been known for a myriad of roles across television and theatre
Dena is a British actress and writer, and theatre producer. She has been known for a myriad of roles across television and theatre.
She was also the third wife of James Hammerstein – an American producer.
When he passed away in 1999, she took over his company. Today, Dena beamed as she was seated next to Sir Ian McKellen.
18. Sir Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen dressed his greige suit up with colourful scarves as the Lord of The Rings star, 86, watched the game through a pair of binoculars
It’s been a busy summer for the actor, who last month held back tears whilst on stage at Glastonbury
Sir Ian McKellen dressed his greige suit up with colourful scarves as the Lord of The Rings star, 86, watched the game through a pair of binoculars.
It’s been a busy summer for the actor, who last month held back tears whilst on stage at Glastonbury.
He had performed alongside the Scissor Sisters, delivering his legendary monologue from their 2010 hit Invisible Light.
Following the performance, a video was captured of McKellen backstage hearing the crowds chanting.
After someone close to him clarified they were chanting his name, the actor became clearly choked up at the appreciation and covered his face with his hands.
19. Jodie Foster
Legendary A-lister Jodie Foster, pictured, kept her look casual as she attended Wimbledon this afternoon
The American actress, 62, is known for her roles in Taxi Driver, Silence of the Lambs and Panic Room – among others
Earlier this year, she was joined by Daniel Auteuil and Rebecca Zlotowski at the photocall for their latest movie, A Private Life, in Cannes, France
Legendary A-lister Jodie Foster kept her look casual as she attended Wimbledon this afternoon.
The American actress, 62, is known for her roles in Taxi Driver, Silence of the Lambs and Panic Room – among others.
Earlier this year, she was joined by Daniel Auteuil and Rebecca Zlotowski at the photocall for their latest movie, A Private Life, in Cannes, France.
20 and 21. Sam and Erin Kennedy
Erin, a GB Rowing Team cox and Paralympian is an incredible athlete, as well as being a breast cancer campaigner, after being diagnosed at just 29. Pictured with husband Sam today
Erin, a GB Rowing Team cox and Paralympian is an incredible athlete, as well as being a breast cancer campaigner, after being diagnosed at just 29.
The 32-year-old from Oxfordshire, who was awarded an MBE for services to rowing, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast while away training and racing with the GB Rowing Team in Italy in May 2022.
Following chemotherapy, in 2023, she also underwent a double mastectomy due to a family history of the disease. Her paternal grandmother and two great-aunts had breast cancer, as did one of her father’s sisters.
But in April of that year, she announced her gradual return with a beaming post, writing: ‘Made it on training camp. HUGE milestone. Started the season with 10 chemos and a double mastectomy. The comeback is well underway.’
The inspirational rowing cox led her boat to gold while in the middle of a course of treatment for breast cancer in 2022 at the European para-rowing championships in Munich in August.
Erin coxed her crew – Frankie Allen, Giedre Rakauskaite, Ed Fuller and Ollie Stanhope – to victory in the PR3 mixed coxed four final.
She attended today with her husband Sam, who is a major in the Royal Logistic Corps. Together, they run a Youth Club for School Children.
He has been deeply supportive of his wife’s achievements on social media.
22. Jack Dowling
He has recently returned to the club after working at Blackburn Rovers – but initially joined Everton in 2013
Also in attendance this afternoon is the First Team Physical Performance Coach at Everton Football Club – Jack Dowling.
He has recently returned to the club after working at Blackburn Rovers – but initially joined Everton in 2013.
There, he worked his way up to Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the club’s Academy side.
23. David Gower
He is known for his ‘stylish’ prowess as a left-handed batsman, and was the captain of the England team
David Gower is a former cricket player, 68, who has since become a commentator for the sport.
He is known for his ‘stylish’ prowess as a left-handed batsman, and was the captain of the England team.
Winning the Test series in India as England captain in 1985 was one of the highlights of his career.
‘We were a bunch of close-knit cricketers who pulled together and earned success after a series of tribulations,’ he said.
‘Indira Gandhi was assassinated on the day we arrived in India, then a month later Percy Norris, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Bombay, was assassinated too. No one knew if it was an anti-British thing, and some players were genuinely worried and felt we should go home.
‘But the advice we got was that it was safe to carry on, so we sat tight in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Bombay before getting the tour underway again.’
24. Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant was also present, with the actor making an appearance in the Royal Box alongside his daughter, Olivia
The Saltburn star, 68 – a regular visitor to Wimbledon – had previously visited the venue with wife Joan Washington prior to her death in 2021
Richard E. Grant was also present, with the actor making an appearance in the Royal Box alongside his daughter, Olivia.
The Saltburn star, 68 – a regular visitor to Wimbledon – had previously visited the venue with wife Joan Washington prior to her death in 2021.
Their last appearance together at the annual event came in 2019, just two years before she lost her battle with cancer.
25. Dame Sarah Mullally
Dame Sarah is the first female Bishop of London. The title also comes with the position of Dean of the Chapel Royal, making the Right Rev the first woman to head the royal family’s church
Dame Sarah is the first female Bishop of London. The title also comes with the position of Dean of the Chapel Royal, making the Right Rev the first woman to head the royal family’s church.
She is also a member of the Privy Council, the body of senior House of Commons and House of Lords politicians that advises the King on certain issues.
Right Rev Mullally was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 2005 for her contribution to nursing and midwifery.The married mother-of-two was ordained later in life, first training for the ministry starting in 2001.
26. Sir Mark Rylance
Completing the look with a raffish hat, the celebrated actor, 65, appeared to be in high spirits while posing for photos alongside artist and documentary photographer Lisa Barnard
Also in attendance, Sir Mark Rylance was dressed for the occasion in an olive green suit, off-set with a smart beige waistcoat and oxblood leather shoes.
Completing the look with a raffish hat, the celebrated actor, 65, appeared to be in high spirits while posing for photos alongside artist and documentary photographer Lisa Barnard.
27. Patti Rockenwagner
Patti’s background also includes politics – she was chief of staff, campaign manager and spokesperson for Senator Tom Hayden
Patti is a superstar in the culinary world, who is known as an expert in branding, communications and marketing.
She is the co-owner of the Röckenwagner Bakery but has also worked for a number of entertainment initiatives and start-ups.
Patti’s background also includes politics – she was chief of staff, campaign manager and spokesperson for Senator Tom Hayden.
She is also a trained sommerlier and ‘avid tennis player’. Her husband is a celebrated chef and entrepreneur.
