The second day of the Wimbledon Championships saw a notable gathering of personalities in the coveted Royal Box, attracting fans of tennis from various fields including sports, entertainment, and media.
Among the prominent attendees were British actress Celia Imrie, BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James, and author Richard Osman. The group observed matches on Centre Court, including the contest between defending champion Iga Swiatek and American player Taylor Townsend.
Also present were Lady Rose Gilman, daughter of the Duke of Gloucester; singer Jamie Cullum; and actors Fiona Shaw and Celia Imrie. Former British tennis player Deborah Jevans CBE, singer Alfie Boe, radio presenter Mollie King, and former cricketer Stuart Broad were also among the guests.
Mollie King and Stuart Broad, a regular fixture at the event, arrived in matching cream suits. King, a radio presenter, wore a neutral skirt suit with black detailing, complemented by a black Chanel bag and sunglasses. Broad, a former professional cricketer, sported a pale double-breasted linen jacket and matching trousers with a white shirt and orange tie.
Richard Osman, known for co-presenting the quiz show "Pointless" until 2022 and author of the "Thursday Murder Club" series, attended with his wife, actress Ingrid Oliver. The couple met in 2020 when Oliver was a contestant on Osman's BBC Two quiz show "Richard Osman's House Of Games." They married in December 2022.
Veteran pop star Cliff Richard, 85, was also in attendance, showcasing his continued enthusiasm for the tournament. He was seen in a patterned light blue and white suit jacket.
Celia Imrie, recognized for her roles in "Bridget Jones," "Calendar Girls," and "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," and for her role in the Netflix series "The Diplomat," was also a guest. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2023 for services to drama.
Patrick McEnroe, brother of tennis legend John McEnroe, attended with his wife, actress Melissa Errico. Fiona Shaw, known for her roles in "Killing Eve" and the "Harry Potter" franchise, was seated with her wife, Sri Lankan economist Sonali Deraniyagala. Shaw wore a chocolate shirt dress for the occasion.
Singer Jamie Cullum appeared in a black fitted suit with a pinstripe shirt and a dark red polka dot tie. Radio 1 DJ Greg James attended with his mother, Rosemary Milward. James, host of the Breakfast Show, wore a navy jacket with a blue and red tie and beige trousers.
Musical theatre and opera star Alfie Boe, 52, was accompanied by his girlfriend, business development manager Elizabeth Worthington. Boe wore a light blue suit.
Robert Peston, Political Editor for ITV News, was seen in conversation with BBC star Nick Robinson. Peston was noted for wearing a striking tie.
Deborah Jevans CBE, a former junior Wimbledon champion and director of sports for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was also present. She became the first chairwoman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Board in 2023.
Lady Rose Gilman, the youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, attended in a floral belted shirt dress. She is known for her work in the film industry, including contributions to the "Harry Potter" franchise.
Other notable attendees included Roy Colabawalla, President of the Lawn Tennis Association, and Richard Amos, an LTA Board Member and Deputy President from 2026, who was seated with his wife, Bridie Amos.