Who’s who in the royal box at Wimbledon? Star-studded guest list on day 9 includes Princess Beatrice, Sienna Miller, Lady Sarah Chatto, Sir Cliff Richard and Stephen Fry
The ninth day of Wimbledon got underway today and VIPs turned out in full force to witness another day of action from Centre Court’s Royal Box.
As the name suggests, the box often houses members of the Royal Family, notably the Princess of Wales, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Although Kate herself has not stepped out at SW19 so far this year as she continues her cancer treatment, royals and other celebrities have attended in their dozens.
Princess Beatrice was joined by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi for a thrilling afternoon of sport, whilst also being joined by famous faces such as Stephen Fry, Michael McIntyre and Sienna Miller.
Here FEMAIL reveals the high-profile guests you may have missed at Wimbledon today.
Pictured: 1. Sir Steve Redgrave 2. Ken Rosewall 3. Deborah Jevans 4. Princess Beatrice 5. Edo Mapelli Mozzi 6. Daniel Chatto 7. Lady Sarah Chatto 8. Dame Katherine Grainger 9. Sienna Miller 10. Oli Green 11. Kitty McIntyre 12. Michael McIntyre 13. Stephen Fry 14. Lena Dunham 15. Adrian Chiles 16. Katherine Viner 17. Sir Cliff Richard
Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi
The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York and her property developer husband, Edo Mapelli Mozzi, appeared in high spirits as they took their seats at the front row of the Royal Box.
Princess Beatrice, 35, cut an elegant figure in a floral shirt dress with a belted waist, which accentuated her figure.
Her 40-year-old husband looked equally smart in a brown suit, blue shirt, and contrasting crimson tie.
Princess Beatrice looked entertained as she watched the live action from the front row of the Royal Box today
Princess Beatrice was accompanied by her husband – Edo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, who looked dapper in a brown suit
Edo, who is the son of Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, helped direct his wife to their seats in the Royal Box
Princess Beatrice is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, making her King Charles’ niece.
She studied history at Goldsmiths College and previously worked at the Foreign Office before becoming known for her charity work with organisations such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and Outward Bound.
She married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a property developer and English-born Italian noble, in 2020 and they share a daughter together – Sienna, who was born in September 2021.
He is the son of Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, a British Olympian and member of a formerly titled Italian noble family, and Nikki Shale.
Lady Sarah Chatto
Lady Sarah Chatto took to the Centre Court at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships with her husband, Daniel Chatto
Mother-of-two Lady Sarah Chatto, 60, is the only daughter of the late Princess Margaret and her former husband, Antony Armstrong-Jones, who passed away in 2017.
Sarah Chatto was born in 1964 — the last royal baby born at a palace rather than a hospital — within weeks of cousins Prince Edward, Lady Helen Windsor and James Ogilvy.
She was born at Kensington Palace three years after the arrival of her brother, David Armstrong-Jones.
The late Queen was described as a ‘surrogate mother’ to Margaret’s children and was particularly close to Lady Sarah, who is believed to have reminded her of her late sister.
She shares two sons, Samuel and Arthur, with her husband Daniel, who are seen with Sarah at royal events including during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Daniel Chatto
Daniel Chatto, 67, is an artist and former actor who is a member of the British Royal Family after marrying Sarah Chatto
Daniel Chatto, 67, is an artist and former actor who is a member of the British Royal Family after marrying Sarah Chatto.
During his acting career, he starred in productions including Little Dorritt and A Christmas Carol.
Interestingly, in 1982, before he married into the Royal Family, he played another royal, Prince Andrew, in Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story.
In 1987, he changed his name by deed poll from Daniel St George Sproule to Daniel St George Chatto.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green
Sienna Miller and her boyfriend Oli Green joined a host of VIPs in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today
The actress, 42, who gave birth earlier this year, cut a sophisticated figure in a midi polka-dot dress
The pair, who were first spotted out together in early 2022, appeared in high spirits at the game
Sienna Miller and boyfriend Oli Green raised the style credentials in Wimbledon’s Royal Box on day nine of the sporting event.
The couple, who welcomed a baby daughter together earlier this year, appeared in high spirits in the stands.
The 42-year-old actress looked chic in a pleated polka-dot midi dress while Oli, 27, opted for a dapper grey suit.
While the exact date Sienna and Oli met is unknown, the pair began being romantically linked in early 2022 when they were spotted together in New York City.
Sienna’s boyfriend – 15 years her junior – is a fellow actor, as well as a model, who studied at the Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York.
Earlier this year, Sienna and Oli welcomed a baby girl together. The actress already has daughter Marlowe, 10, from her previous relationship with actor Tom Sturridge, 38.
Stephen Fry
Comedy star Stephen Fry sat next to Michael McIntyre in the Royal Box on day nine of the event
The 66-year-old presenter and actor appeared in high spirits as he greeted Princess Beatrice with a handshake
Stephen Fry is an actor, television presenter, comedian and writer whose career has spanned several decades.
The star, who is one half of double act Fry and Laurie with fellow actor and Cambridge University friend, Hugh Laurie, has presented BBC Two quiz show QI as well as the BAFTAs.
His work in comedy has seen him star in beloved sitcoms like Blackadder, as well as Jeeves and Wooster with Hugh Laurie.
Among his many talents, Fry also narrates the Harry Potter audiobooks.
The 66-year-old appeared in high spirits as she chatted with Lena Dunham and Princess Beatrice on day nine of Wimbledon at the Royal Box.
Cliff Richard
83-year-old Cliff Richard looked focused as he watched the men’s quarterfinal match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Daniil Medvedev of Russia from the Royal Box
The Devil Woman singer put on a smart display at the event in a dapper teal blue suit and patterned tie
Less than a week after his first Wimbledon 2024 appearance, Sir Cliff Richard was back in the Royal Box today.
Cliff Richard, 83, is a British singer and actor known for hits including Move It and Devil Woman. He also found success with films such as The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and Wonderful Life.
Most recently, the musician revealed he would jump at the chance to duet with Taylor Swift because it would allow him to finally crack America.
The singer, 83, thinks it would be a no-brainer to work with Taylor, 34, given she has become one of the most well-known performers in the world.
Speaking to The Sun in December, he said: ‘She’s the biggest artist on the planet. If she asked me, I’d say, ‘Yes please,’ because I’m sure it would be a big hit.
‘And it might be an introduction for me in America because I’ve failed in America, apart from what Elton John did for me with two songs.’
Lena Dunham
Actress Lena Dunham watched the live action with a look of intense concentration across her face
The 37-year-old was seated next to comedian Stephen Fry on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Lena Dunham looked in high spirits as she enjoyed a day out at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
The American actress – who divides her time living between London, New York and Connecticut – was joined by her friend Stephen Fry as they watched the action from the Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Lena, 37, looked effortlessly stylish for the outing, donning a navy boucle cape with a matching midi skirt and white kitten heels.
The Golden Globe winner debuted a chic new hairstyle with her look, having dyed her brunette locks black and cutting in a fringe.
Lena and Stephen, 66 – who starred together in the tragicomedy film Treasure earlier this year – were in good company as they mingled with the likes of Princess Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Michael McIntyre.
Lena’s outing came after she opened up about living with her genetic condition, Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, in a candid Instagram post.
The Girls star, who revealed she was diagnosed with hEDS in 2019, wanted to bring light to the condition during the month of May, as it is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness month.
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danos syndrome is one type of EDS, caused by defects in a person’s collagen.
Common symptoms of the condition include muscle and bone pain, hypermobility, easily bruised, skin that is slightly elastic, according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.
Deborah Jevans
British former tennis player Deborah Jevans CBE, 64, sat next to Princess Beatrice in the Royal Box
British former tennis player Deborah Jevans CBE has been at the hallowed location numerous times, as a former junior Wimbledon champion.
She also played 10 times in the women’s singles (between 1979 and 1983). Her best result was reaching the fourth round, when she lost to fifth-seeded Virginia Wade.
Ms Jevans, 64, also played in the doubles event, reaching the quarter finals of the mixed doubles event in 1978, playing with her future husband and Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett.
She became the first chairwoman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Board in 2023, succeeding Ian Hewitt.
In 2013, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours due to her services to Sport and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games’, when she served as director of sports for the event.
Michael and Kitty McIntyre
Comedian Michael Kitty McIntyre and his wife Kitty looked animated as they arrived at the Royal Box
Comedian Michael McIntyre and his wife of 21 years Kitty made a rare joint public appearance to watch the action at Wimbledon today.
The low key couple, who have teenage sons Lucas and Oscar stay largely out of the limelight.
Adrian Chiles and Katherine Viner
Adrian Chiles and Katherine Viner filled the Royal Box seats at day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Katherine, who became the Guardian’s first female editor-in-chief in 2015, chatted to Adrian throughout the game
British writer, television, and radio host, Adrian Chiles attended Wimbledon alongside his journalist wife, Katherine Viner.
Adrian was previously the chief presenter for football on ITV Sport from 2010 to 2015.
Katherine Viner is a British journalist, who became the Guardian’s first female editor-in-chief in 2015. The pair tied the knot in 2022.
Sir Steve Redgrave
Steve Redgrave attends day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Sir Steve, 62, is a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000.
He has also won three Commonwealth Games gold medals and nine World Rowing Championships golds. He was awarded a KBE in 2001 for services to rowing.
Rachel Blackmore
(C) Katherine Grainger and Rachel Blackmore attend day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09
The 34-year-old horse rider is firmly established as one of the leading National Hunt jockeys.
In 2021, Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the history of the race.
Dame Katherine Grainger
Olympic medallist, Dame Katherine Grainger, 48, took to the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Tuesday
The former rower and medallist at five consecutive Olympic Games took her seat in the Royal Box today.
Dame Katherine, who is the chair of UK Sport, retired from rowing in 2016 as Team GB’s most decorated female Olympian.
The 48-year-old was a gold medallist at the London 2012 Olympics and won silver at four other Games from Sydney 2000 to Rio 2016.
Ken Rosewall
Former tennis player Ken Rosewall (pictured left) watched the quarter final match between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the Royal Box
89-year-old former top-ranking professional tennis player, Ken Rosewall, joined a host of VIPs in the Royal Box today.
A four-time Wimbledon finalist, Rosewall claimed two doubles titles in 1953 and 1956.
However, the Australian tennis player, 89, continued his presence in the top 20 for 25 years, which led him to achieve 147 singles titles throughout his career.
