Kate Middleton and Lily Collins were among the celebrities in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Saturday, 11 July, as day 13 of the tournament brought the women’s title into focus. The Princess of Wales, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, attended Centre Court to watch the women’s singles final.
The Royal Box is one of Wimbledon’s most exclusive viewing areas, and its guest list often draws attention alongside the tennis itself. On this day, the setting added another layer of occasion to a finals weekend that was already carrying plenty of weight.
Who was in the Royal Box?
Along with Kate Middleton and Lily Collins, the Royal Box also included Benedict Cumberbatch, Celia Imrie, Roger Federer, Jason Isaacs, Elle Fanning, Armando Iannucci, Davina McCall, Michael Douglas, Sam Mendes, Alison Balsom, Hannah Waddingham, Nick Beresford-Cleary, Jodie Foster, Alexandra Hedison, Billie Jean King and Charlie McDowell. The presence of so many familiar names reflected the profile of the day’s matches.
What was being played on day 13?
Day 13 of Wimbledon was set to feature Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova in the women’s final, with Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara meeting Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the men’s doubles final. The women’s title was to be decided on 11 July, making the Centre Court atmosphere especially significant.
The Royal Box itself has been part of Wimbledon since 1922, when it began being used to welcome friends and guests of the tournament. That long history helps explain why appearances there continue to draw notice, especially on the final days of the event. Saturday’s guest list, combined with the championship matches on Centre Court, made it a notable day at Wimbledon.
