After two action-packed weeks at SW19, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships come to an end this afternoon in what’s set to be an action-packed men’s final.
And as Spain‘s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, takes on Italy‘s Jannik Sinner, 23, on Centre Court, a group of VIPs will have the very best seats in the house to catch the action.
The Royal Box, where the biggest names in sport, showbusiness and high society are lucky enough to sit, is the place to be at the All England Club – and today sees perhaps its most star-studded line-up yet.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, George and Charlotte, lead the royal spectators in today’s box, while Hollywood greats including Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey have added a sprinkling of stardom.
Elsewhere, several former great tennis players have been invited to the best seats in the house.
BBC commentator and former Wimbledon competitor Tim Henman nodded to the ‘heavy tennis contingent’ in the box today, which includes Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt.
Carlos Alcaraz also has some national support from King Felipe of Spain, who has turned out for the third year running to support the nation’s budding tennis ace.
The star-studded line up marks one of the most exciting royal box lists yet as SW19 becomes the hottest ticket in town…
The Pricness of Wales (pictured with Princess Charlotte) looked radiant in a royal blue frock as she arrived at SW19
The Princess of Wales delighted Wimbledon spectators today as she watched Jannik Sinner take on Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final.
It marks the second consecutive day she attended the championships, after watching Iga Swiatek thrash Amanda Anisimova in the Women’s Final on Saturday.
Kate, 43, beamed as she made her way through the crowd to take her place at the front row of the Royal Box, with spectators erupting into cheers.
The patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club presented the trophy to Swiatek after she triumphed 6-0 6-0 against American Anisimova on Centre Court.
Anisimova broke down in tears after she became the first to lose to a double bagel scoreline in the women’s final at SW19 since 1911.
Kate gave warm words of encouragement and consoled the American as she collected the runners-up trophy.
Kate is a keen tennis player herself, and has previously been praised by Emma Raducanu for her ‘incredible forehand’.
2. Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales looked sharp in a navy jacket and white trousers as he put his arm around Prince George
Prince William, 43, looked sharp in a navy jacket and white trousers as he joined his wife Catherine in the Royal Box this afternoon.
The heir to the throne is a keen sports fan and has a particular love of football; known for being Aston Villa-mad.
The royal father-of-three has previously revealed he and his wife play tennis themselves – and that it’s a sport he’s never been able to trump her in.
Tennis Legend Rod Laver told the Mail in 2020: ‘I’d met William and Kate a few times, and in the Royal Box you get a chance to chat with them a little bit. They play tennis against each other. William told me he couldn’t beat her.’
3. Prince George
Prince George, 11, joined his parents and sister for the fourteenth and final day of the tennis championships
A keen sports fan like his parents, Prince George, 11, looked smart in his suit and tie as he took his seat in the royal box alongside his parents and sister.
The future King, who will celebrate his 12th birthday in just over a week, has accompanied his father Prince William to several high profile sporting events over the years, including a thrilling match between his beloved Aston Villa and Paris Sain-Germain in the Europa League earlier this year.
George has previously delighted royal fans at such events, as the image of his father while tuning in to matches; and experiencing the highs and lows of being a football fan.
Tennis and football aren’t the only sports in which George takes an interest; as Kate has previously revealed how she and the children play all manner of games together – including trampolining.
George is the eldest of the Prince and Princess of Wales’s three children and second in line to the throne.
4. Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte, a keen tennis watcher and a particular fan of Carlos Alcaraz, looked adorable in a white dress as she arrived at the tournament
Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is known as a huge tennis fan and has watched the men’s Wimbledon final with her mother in the royal box for the last three years.
Charlotte, 10, has enthusiastically cheered on Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court for every final she has attended, as a fan of the Spaniard.
She donned her sunglasses and a stunning floral frock as she took her seat in the Royal Box this afternoon, next to her older brother Prince George.
Princess Michael of Kent
Making her second appearance in this year’s royal box was 80-year-old Princess Michael of Kent.
The wife of Prince Michael of Kent, she has made headlines over the years for her candid comments and aristocratic flair – earning her the nickname ‘Princess Pushy’.
Born Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz, the princess is an author and historian by trade, with several books to her name on European royalty.
Despite stepping back from official duties, she remains a striking presence at major events.
Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman
Freddie Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman, both keen tennis fans, took their place in the Royal Box
Freddie Windsor is Princess Michael of Kent’s son looked dapper in a sharp suit as he watched the action on Centre Court.
The royal had something of a bad boy image in his younger years, enjoying a hedonistic lifestyle and even undergoing a stint in rehab in his twenties.
However he eventually settled down and married actress Sophie Winkleman – the sister of veteran broadcaster Claudia.
Sophie, who is perhaps best known for her role in Peep Show, has previously joked that she barely knew any of the guests at her lavish royal wedding, which was largely put together by her mother-in-law.
Today they live in Chelsea, but the couple have bounced between the United States and the United Kingdom, following her career.
5. King Felipe of Spain
King Felipe of Spain turned out in the royal box to show support for Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as he takes on Jannick Sinner
King Felipe of Spain turned out in the royal box to show support for Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as he takes on Jannick Sinner.
The royal father-of-two, 57, ascended the throne in 2014 after his father King Juan Carlos abdicated in disgrace.
He is married to Queen Letizia, 52, whom he met when she was working as a journalist and interviewed him.
Felipe’s appearances in the audience on Centre Court have previously won him a legion of fans around the world over the sharp tailoring of his suits.
In 2023 Derek Guy, a California-based men’s fashion expert, penned a now-viral Twitter thread in which he said the Spanish monarch frequently offers a masterclass in ‘perfect proportions’.
6. Andre Agassi
Former professional tennis player Andre Agassi is widely regarded as one of the most successful players of all time
Former professional tennis player Andre Agassi is widely regarded as one of the most successful players of all time.
Now 55 Andre, originally from Las Vegas, was ranked World No. 1 for around two years during his career.
With 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles to his name, Andre won his first Wimbledon title in 1992 and was also crowned champion of the French and Australian Open tournaments during his career.
After being blighted by personal issues following his Wimbledon win, he dropped out of the World 100 and his ranking dropped to 141.
But in an incredible comeback, he dedicated himself to training over subsequent years and reclaimed his spot as World No. 1 in 1999. He retired in 2006 after competing in the Australian Open.
7. Dame Anna Wintour
Dame Anna Wintour, 75, made her second appearance in the royal box this tournament, after visiting on Friday
For the second time this tournament, Dame Anna Wintour represented fashion royalty in the Royal Box.
Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, 75, who is British but has been based in the US for several decades, exuded elegance as she took her place among the other VIP guests.
Known for her iconic bob and ever-present sunglasses, Dame Anna has reigned over the fashion world for decades and remains one of its most influential tastemakers.
A fixture on the front row and behind some of the industry’s biggest decisions, she has been at the helm of Vogue since 1988 and now serves as Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast.
Off the runway, she is a devoted tennis fan and rarely misses a Wimbledon season.
8. Nicole Kidman
Australian actress Nicole Kidman exuded elegance in a chic white suit as she watched the on-court action from the Royal Box
Nicole Kidman is one of Hollywood’s finest actresses, with a string of huge acting credits under her belt.
The Australian native, 58, has most recently starred in Netflix thriller series The Perfect Couple and racy drama Babygirl, in which she plays a married woman and high flying executive who has an affair with a much younger co-worker.
Nicole has four children; Isabella and Connor with her first husband Tom Cruise, and Sunday Rose and Faith with her second husband, country singer Keith Urban.
The actress has recently soaked up the European sun on holiday with her family and was most recently spotted seeing the sights in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
She joined Dame Anna Wintour on Centre Court this afternoon, exuding elegance as ever in a sleek white suit.
9. Keira Knightley
British actress Keira Knightley (pictured with Irish actor Andrew Scott) donned Wimbledon Whites as she caught the action on court
Keira Knightley is one of the UK’s most recognisable actresses, after getting her big break in comedy Bend it Like Beckham in 2002 when she was just 17 years old.
Now 40, the actress, from Teddington, has starred in dozens of films; from period dramas to gritty thrillers.
This year she made waves in television too as she starred in Netflix spy thriller Black Doves, in which she played the wife of a cabinet minister who was living a double life in intelligence.
She took her place in the royal box this afternoon with her husband, musician James Righton, whom she began dating in 2011. The pair have two children, Edie and Delilah.
10. Paul Mescal
Irish actor Paul Mescal, 29 (pictured with Andrew Scott) looked smart in a suit and floral tie in the royal box
After rising to fame playing Connell in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People, Paul Mescal has quickly become one of the biggest names in Hollywood.
The 29-year-old actor, from Maynooth, Ireland, also became an instant heartthrob after starring in the show, which came out in 2020.
He has been lauded for his acting performances in indie films like Aftersun and All of Us Strangers, but has recently begun adding big blockbusters to his name including Gladiator II.
The two-time BAFTA winning actor is currently dating American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; and the pair were recently spotted together at Glastonbury Festival.
In addition to his acting career, Paul has also been credited with influencing men’s fashion since he entered the public eye – in particular, very short shorts.
11. Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy chatted with actress Nicole Kidman on day 14 of the 2025 Wimbledon Champsionships
Sir Chris Hoy is an 11-time world champion and six-time Olympic track-cyclist champion from Scotland.
In 2008, the talented father-of-two, 49, became Scotland’s most successful Olympian.
Hoy, born in Edinburgh, retired in 2013 before acting as a pundit and commentator for the BBC.
The legendary cyclist, 49, was diagnosed with Stage four prostate cancer in September 2023 after a routine check on a shoulder strain showed a tumour, before a further scan revealed the primary cancer to be in his prostate, which had spread to his bones.
In May, Chris revealed that he’s ‘feeling good’ and has entered a ‘stability stage’ amid his battle with cancer.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, in the Royal Box on day fourteen of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan joined the VIPs to watch the Men’s Final from the Royal Box today.
The 54-year-old, wanting to make a positive change to people’s lives, gave up his career in law over a decade ago to work in the world of politics.
He went on to be an MP for Tooting for 11 years, where he became the first Muslim to attend cabinet as a Minister for Transport.
In 2016, he successfully ran to be Mayor of London and has carried out the role ever since with the hopes of building a safer and better London.
A keen spectator, Khan has been spotted at Wimbledon‘s Royal Box on numerous occasions throughout the years.
12. Tim Davie
Tim Davie is the current and seventeenth director general of the BBC. After going to Cambridge, he began a career in marketing before joining the BBC.
In 1993 and 1994, he unsuccessfully stood as a conservative MP in the Hammersmith and Fulham elections.
He then became the chief executive of BBC Studios and was made Director-General of the BBC in 2020.
That same year, he set out new rules for BBC staff stating that they should withhold sharing personal views on politics on their personal social media channels.
13. Sir Richard Branson
74-year-old Richard Branson put on a dapper display in a navy suit on day fourteen of the competition
Sir Richard Branson, dressed in a smart navy suit, joined the famous faces in the Royal Box today.
The business magnate from Blackheath, London, co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970 alongside Nik Powell.
In 1971, Branson opened the first British discount record store. With the money raised from the shop sales, he launched Virgin Records with Powell the following year.
Virgin Records’ first signing was the multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, whose album Tubular Bells was the third best-selling album of the 1970s.
Virgin Records then went on to sign the likes of the Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Paula Abdul and UB40, becoming the biggest independent music label in the world.
In the ’80s, Branson looked beyond music to flight, founding Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and subsequently growing the Virgin Group brand to include Virgin Active, Virgin Money, Virgin Trains, and Virgin Radio. The Virgin Group is now a multi-billion-dollar business corporation.
In 1992, Branson sold Virgin Records to EMI for $656 million (£500m) and 12 years later launched Virgin Galactic.
14. Lleyton Hewitt
Australian former tennis player Lleyton Hewitt (L) was ranked as the world No. 1 in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 80 weeks in 2001 and 2002
Australian former tennis player Lleyton Hewitt was ranked as the world No. 1 in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 80 weeks in 2001 and 2002.
Now retired, the 44-year-old from Adelaide is captain of the Australian Davis Cup team and works as a tennis commentator, coach, and mentor for other players.
Throughout his career, Leyton claimed 30 singles titles and three doubles titles on the ATP tour.
He is a parent to three children with his wife Pip Hewitt, Mia, 19, Cruz, 16, and Ava, 14.
Earlier this week, Lleyton, who won the Wimbledon title in 2002, was on Court five to support his 16-year-old son Cruz as he fell to a 6-3, 6-0 to 11th seed Oskari Paldanius.
15. Stan Smith
Stan Smith is an American former professional tennis player who previously held the title of world No. 1 player
Stan Smith is an American former professional tennis player who previously held the title of world No. 1 player.
He claimed the title at Wimbledon in 1972, one year after he similarly took the top spot at the U.S. Open.
The Wimbledon champion turned a global fashion icon in 1973 following the release of his eponymous trainers with Adidas, making him one of the most recognisable names in the clothing industry, with 100 million of the shoes sold.
16. Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott (pictured, left) looked stylish as he took to the Royal Box alongside fellow thespian Paul Mescal (pictured, right)
Irish actor Andrew Scott, 48, was spotted sitting next to fellow thespian Paul Mescal during the men’s final.
Andrew, who was nominated for best performance by an actor in a limited or anthology series for Netflix’s Ripley earlier this year, is known for his sense of style.
And today was no different – the Fleabag star looked stylish in a monochrome ensemble, wearing a pale beige two-piece suit with a matching shirt and tie.
He finished off the look with a pair of sunglasses featuring rims in a similar shade of beige.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey, pictured shaking the hand of Sir Sadiq Khan, donned a white jacket and green tie as he sat in the royal box
After enjoying the women’s final at the All England Club yesterday, actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves returned to south west London for the final day of Wimbledon on Sunday.
The Pantalones Tequila founder, 55, and the Brazilian model, 42, married in 2012, and share three children – Levi, 16, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12.
However, it appeared they left their children at home to enjoy date days together yesterday and yesterday.
17. John Lithgow
John Lithgow was another of the many thespians spotted in the Royal Box in SW19 today
John Lithgow was another of the many thespians spotted in the Royal Box in SW19 today.
The 79-year-old Dexter star, who is from the US, is currently in London appearing in a play.
18. Natalie Barrows
Previously described as Kate Middleton’s ‘right-hand woman’, Natalie Barrows enjoyed a coveted spot in the Royal Box on Sunday.
As with all members of the royal household Ms Barrows keeps a low profile, both on official engagements, and online.
Little is known about her employment history but it is thought she started working with the Royal Family in 2017 and was first spotted on an engagement with the Duchess of Cambridge in 2018.
Since then she has become a vital member of Kate’s staff and is often spotted in the background of royal engagements, whether that is a hospital visit or trip to the Natural History Museum.
