Wimbledon ’s Royal Box is known for hosting a starry guest list – and there are plenty of familiar faces in the stands on day nine. They will be watching as World No 1 Jannik Sinner takes on Daniil Medvedev in the match of the day, as the quarter-finals begin at the All England Club. Last week, Murray thanked Wimbledon organisers for an “emotional” farewell ceremony after his final appearance in the Championships began with a defeat alongside his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles.
Above the mingling crowds, fans can expect to see some famous faces over the next few days. Each year, the Royal Box is a hub of celebrity happenings, like last year when American musician Ariana Grande caused a frenzy among her fans when she appeared at the men’s singles final not wearing her wedding ring . Keep up with Wimbledon 2024 via our liveblog .
The Royal Box, situated in the prime-viewing slot at Centre Court, has been used for the entertainment of friends and guests of Wimbledon since 1922, and it has 74 exclusive seats. Invitations are sent by the Chairman of the All England Club, but members of The Championships’ Organising Committee and The Lawn Tennis Association can make suggestions. Many celebrities are returning guests, like Beckham and his mother Sandra, while new generations of actors and public figures are inducted into the Wimbledon VIP world each year.
Find out all of the familiar faces in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, below: Day nine Royalty will be gracing the b.