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Lisa McLoughlin

Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Royal family join Keira Knightley and Nicole Kidman on Centre Court

The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the Royal Box - (Adam Davy/PA Wire)

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined stars like Keira Knightley and Nicole Kidman as they gathered to watch the men’s singles final in the Royal Box on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

Celebrities and royalty gathered as the grand slam drew to a close on Sunday with the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

George and Charlotte were seen sandwiched between their parents as they watched the action on Wimbledon’s biggest stage.

They were sat near King Felipe VI of Spain, who attended the match in support of Spaniard Alcaraz.

The Royal family were sat on centre court (Getty Images)
Spain's King Felipe VI attends the Royal Box to watch his countryman Carlos Alcaraz (AP)

Meanwhile, Knightley was seated alongside actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal and her husband, Klaxon’s musician James Righton.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star wore a crisp white belted outfit with black sunglasses and a pearl necklace, while Righton matched in a cream double-breasted suit and tie.

Scott, known for his roles in Fleabag and Ripley, opted for a beige light suit with gold-rimmed sunglasses, as he sat next to All Of Us Strangers co-star Paul Mescal.

Gladiator II and Normal People star Mescal wore a dark jacket, white shirt and colourful patterned tie.

The Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and the Prince of Wales meet Steve Backshall (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
Keira Knightley chats to Irish actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal (PA Wire)
Sir Chris Hoy (left) with Nicole Kidman and Vogue's global editorial director, Dame Anna Wintour (R) in the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Dame Anna (L) and British musician James Righton speaking between games (AFP via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Kidman was pictured in conversation with Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna, clad in Brunello Cucinelli twill blazer and trousers as the pair sat next to six-time Olympic champion, former cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, who watched the Women’s Final on Saturday, returned to Centre Court with wife Camila Alves to soak up the final day’s action. Fellow actor John Lithgow, who is currently in London for a stage production, was also spotted among the Royal Box crowd.

One Direction star Niall Horan and girlfriend Amelia Woolley were all smiles relaxing together in the AELTC's exclusive Parkside Suite on Sunday.

Lady Frederick Windsor arrived at the All England Club as the day’s play began with her husband, Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent.

Lady Frederick Windsor with Lord Frederick Windsor in the Royal Box (Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

They were joined by a host of tennis legends and VIPs for the final day of The Championships, including former world number ones Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. Agassi, widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest players, sat alongside fellow icons including Stan Smith and Hewitt.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan returned to Wimbledon for the final, having been a familiar face at the All England Club over the years. The 54-year-old took his seat alongside other prominent figures including BBC Director General Tim Davie and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson, who was dressed in a sharp navy suit.

Elsewhere Lily Collins, Isla Fisher, Hugh Laurie, Louis Theroux and Vernon Kay were among VIP guests at Centre Court and enjoyed the Champagne Lanson Suite prior to the finals

The Princess of Wales presented the Men’s Singles Trophy to Jannik Sinner (PA Wire)
Lily Collins, Isla Fisher, Hugh Laurie, Louis Theroux and Vernon Kay with Champagne Lanson at The Championships (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Champagne Lanson)

Following an exhilarating final, the Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon men’s trophy to Sinner as the Prince of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte watched on Centre Court.

Sinner, who became the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title, came from behind to claim victory in three hours and four minutes on Sunday.

After the match, the new Wimbledon champion met the royals and signed tennis balls for George and Charlotte.

Kate smiled as she presented the trophy on Centre Court to Sinner after giving the runner’s up prize to Alcaraz.

A spectator shouted “I love you Kate” as the princess walked onto court, with Kate speaking to ball boys and girls as she made her way towards the trophy presentation.

Rhoda Ofori-Attah and Ruth Wilson attend as guests of Emirates on Sunday (Getty Images for Emirates)
Lady Amelia Windsor with a Pimm's on Sunday (Getty Images for Pimm's)
The Princess of Wales consoles Amanda Anisimova after Saturday’s Women’s Final (PA Wire)

Kate also appeared at Wimbledon on Saturday and presented Poland’s Iga Swiatek with the Venus Rosewater Dish, which is the ladies' singles trophy.

The princess consoled runner-up Amanda Anisimova and urged her to keep her “head high” after she suffered one of the heaviest Wimbledon defeats in 114 years.

The American tennis player said she was left feeling emotional after Kate reassured her following her 6-0 6-0 ‘double doughnut’ defeat to Swiatek.

Stars such as running legend Sir Mo Farah, film director Greta Gerwig and actor Stanley Tucci were among those who observed the ladies’ final on Saturday.

Greta Gerwig and Sir Mo Farah in the Royal Box on Saturday (PA)
Cara Delevingne, wearing Ralph Lauren, attended day 13 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships (Karwai Tang/Getty Images for Ralph Lauren))
American reality TV star Bethenny Frankel and hairstylist Chris Appleton attend Saturday’s women’s final courtesy of Emirates (Hoda Davaine/Emirates)
Actress Rebecca Ferguson joined Frankel and Appleton in the Emirates Suites for the Women’s Final on Saturday (Hoda Davaine/Emirates)
Welsh star Luke Evans visited the Range Rover Suite on No.1 Court before the final (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Range Rover)
Actor Cooper Koch was also a guest of Range Rover (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Range Rover)

Other stars were also spotted, including actor Luke Evans, actress Hayley Atwell, model Cara Delevingne and American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, who donned a Brunello Cucinelli linen and silk blend blazer, matching trousers for the occasion.

Also Rebecca Ferguson, Bethenny Frankel, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, and Cooper Koch were among those who soaked up the day’s action.

Saturday also saw the men’s doubles finals, in which Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made history as the first all-British pair to win the Wimbledon men’s doubles title since 1936.

It comes after some of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion gathered in the Royal Box on Friday to watch the men’s semi-final clashes unfold.

Dame Anna had also attended the Royal Box on Friday and the fashion icon was joined by an all-star guest list from stage and screen, including Benedict Cumberbatch, James Norton and Oscar-winner Rami Malek.

Dame Anna and Tom Ford in the Royal Box (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Actor James Norton, left, sits in the Royal Box (AP)
Rami Malek stands before the action got underway (AFP via Getty Images)
Leonardo DiCaprio watches Taylor Fritz of the US and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the men's semi-final singles (AP)
Charithra Chandran, Hannah Waddingham and Camilla Kerslake join Champagne Lanson on Day 12 of The Championships (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Champagne Lanson)

Malek chatted with Cumberbatch and his wife, theatre director Sophie Hunter ahead of the action getting underway.

Meanwhile, the world of sport was also well represented, with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among those in the Royal Box.

While also spotted in the stands on Centre Court was Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio, who watched Sinner defeat seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic.

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