The Royal Box at Wimbledon saw a notable presence of athletes and entertainers on its third day, with professional golfers and screen actors among the distinguished guests. Among those in attendance were Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, accompanied by his wife Erica Stoll, and actors Richard E. Grant and Charles Dance.
Rory McIlroy, a Masters champion, was joined by fellow professional golfers Luke Donald, Justin Rose, and Tommy Fleetwood. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who recently announced she was cancer-free, and former junior Wimbledon champion Deborah Jevans were also present.
Richard E. Grant attended with his daughter Olivia, marking her first public outing since the birth of her child. The actor, 69, became a grandfather on June 5.
Charles Dance, known for his role in "Game of Thrones," was also a guest in the Royal Box. Professional golfers Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari, and Francesco Molinari were among the sports figures in attendance. Bjorn, a former Ryder Cup captain, was joined by his wife Grace. The Molinari brothers, Edoardo and Francesco, were present with their partners.
Deborah Jevans, the first chairwoman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Board, has a history at Wimbledon as a former player and junior champion. Sir Keith Ajegbo, recognized for his work in education and a former chair of the Stephen Lawrence Trust, was also in attendance with his wife. Alison Brittain, the first female chair of the Premier League and former CEO of Whitbread, was present with her husband. Former field hockey player Mark Precious, an Olympic bronze medalist, and Roy Colabawalla, President of the Lawn Tennis Association, rounded out the notable guests.