Who’s who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Day Two? Celia Imrie, Greg James and Richard Osman lead the famous faces at Centre Court
Famous tennis fans were out in full force this afternoon – in all their finery – to catch a glimpse of some of the action on Centre Court on the second day of Wimbledon.
The Royal Box, where the biggest names in sport, showbusiness and high society are lucky enough to get the best seats at SW19, welcomed the likes of actress Celia Imrie, BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James and Thursday Murder Club author Richard Osman.
And the action on Wimbledon’s showcourt didn’t disappoint, with defending champion Iga Swiatek feeling the heat from US tennis star Taylor Townsend. The pair took a set apiece before Poland’s Swiatek finally took hold of the match, winning the third set 6-3.
Other figures with the hottest tickets in town included Lady Rose Gilman, the Duke of Gloucester’s daughter; singer Jamie Cullum, and Harry Potter and Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw.
Also in the box were British former tennis player Deborah Jevans CBE, singer Alfie Boe and radio presenter Mollie King with her partner retired professional cricketer Stuart Broad.
Read on to discover who’s who in the Royal Box today at SW19…
Famous faces at Wimbledon this afternoon. Read on to discover who’s who in the Royal Box today at SW19…
1 & 2. Richard Osman and Ingrid Oliver
Bestselling author Richard Osman was spotted sharing a joke with a fellow tennis fan
The former TV quiz show host, 55, was joined at Wimbledon by his wife, Ingrid, right, who he married in December 2022
Other guests included TV host and author Richard Osman, 55, and his actress wife Ingrid Oliver, 48, who looked chic in a cream and navy pinstripe suit.
Richard co-presented the BBC quiz show Pointless until 2022 and is now a bestselling author of his Thursday Murder Club book series.
He has since presented BBC Two quiz shows Two Tribes and Richard Osman’s House Of Games.
Osman and Ingrid married in December and live in west London. They met when the actress, who is best known for her role as Petronella Osgood in Doctor Who, was a contestant on House Of Games in 2020.
Their relationship did not become public until November 2021, when they stepped out together holding hands in London during a shopping trip.
The couple tied the knot in a ‘magical’ ceremony at Goodwood House, the Duke of Richmond’s West Sussex seat.
3. Celia Imrie
Captivated: Actress Celia Imrie looked engrossed with the tense first match on Centre Court between Iga Swiatek and Taylor Townsend
Acting royalty in the Royal Box: Celia Imrie chats to Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw ahead of the first match between Iga Swiatek and Taylor Townsend
Celia Imrie is a British actress and author famous for her roles in Bridget Jones, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia! Here we go again.
Celia, 73, has starred in the Netflix series The Diplomat since 2023 and has also worked in theatre.
She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2023 for services to drama.
In 2006, Celia won an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Acorn Antiques: The Musical!
4. Fiona Shaw
Actress Fiona Shaw, wearing an on-trend shade of chocolate, looked fully invested as she watched the first match on Centre Court
Ms Shaw attended with her wife, the Sri Lankan economist Sonali Deraniyagala
More acting royalty was spotted a couple of seats up from Celia Imrie, with Killing Eve and Harry Potter star Fiona Shaw taking her place alongside her wife, the Sri Lankan memoirist and economist Sonali Deraniyagala, who she wed in 2018.
Ms Shaw, one of Ireland’s most famous stage and screen actresses, wore a deep chocolate shirt dress for the occasion with a simple pair of pearl earrings finishing the look.
6. Deborah Jevans
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 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.
7. Jamie Cullum
Jazz star Jamie takes his seat on Centre Court ahead of the afternoon’s matches on day two
Jamie Cullum looked dapper at Wimbledon this afternoon in a sharp black fitted suit with a pin stripe shirt and a dark red polka dot tie.
The singer, known for his energetic performances on stage, was without wife Sophie Dahl for the occasion. The jazz star, 46, cut a youthful figure with close cropped hair and a classic pair of black RayBan sunglasses.
8 & 9. Alfie Boe & Elizabeth Worthington
Opera star Alfie Boe, 52, looked smart in a pale blue suit as he sat beside girlfriend Elizabeth Worthington on Centre Court
British musical theatre and opera star Alfie Boe, 52, is attending Centre Court this afternoon with his girlfriend Elizabeth Worthington, a 29-year-old business development manager.
While Alfie opted for a summer-inspired light blue suit, Ms Worthington picked a pretty lace detail dress for the SW19 date.
The renowned tenor, who separated from his first wife and the mother of his two children in 2020, released his first solo album of original songs earlier this year.
10. Greg James
British broadcaster Greg James chats to fellow radio star Mollie King at Wimbledon
The Radio 1 DJ and children’s author Greg James took his mum, Rosemary Milward, for an afternoon out at SW19.
The broadcaster, who fronts the Breakfast Show, wore a loose-fitting navy jacket with a blue and red tie, teamed with beige trousers for his date with Wimbledon.
James is married to best-selling author Bella Mackie, 42, who penned How To Kill Your Family in 2021.
11 & 12. Mollie King and Stuart Broad
Ex-England cricket star Stuart Broad, his wife Mollie King and Radio 1 DJ Greg James share a chat in the Royal Box on Day Two
Mollie King and Stuart Broad opted for matching cream suits as they attended Day Two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club on Tuesday.
The radio presenter, 39, and the retired cricketer, 40, led the star-studded arrivals before taking their place in the Royal Box on Centre Court.
Mollie looked chic in her neutral skirt suit, which featured black detailing on the cuffs and collar, styled with a black quilted Chanel bag and shades.
Meanwhile, Stuart was sporting a pale double breasted-linen jacket with matching trousers, over a white shirt and orange tie with brown suede loafers.
The couple, who have two daughters, Annabelle, three, and Liliana, 18 months, are regular attendees at the annual London tennis event.
13. Lady Rose Gilman
Lady Rose Gilman pictured left with her guest Sarah Jane Skinner
The youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Rose Gilman, attended Wimbledon alongside Sara Jane Skinner.
The 46-year-old aristocrat and creative is known for her work in the film industry, including on the Harry Potter franchise.
At Centre Court today, Lady Rose donned a pretty floral belted shirt dress in green and pink, with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses.
Other notable attendees included Roy Colabawalla, President of the Lawn Tennis Association and Bridie Amos, who sat in the Royal Box alongside her husband Richard, who is an LTA Board Member and LTA Deputy President (from 2026).
14. Patrick McEnroe
You cannot be serious…John McEnroe’s younger brother Patrick takes his seat alongside his wife Melissa Errico
The way to get a seat in the royal box? Be the sibling of a tennis legend.
While John McEnroe was commentating at Wimbledon this afternoon, his brother Patrick, also a brilliant tennis player in his prime, got to enjoy simply watching it.
McEnroe the younger was joined by his wife, the US actress Melissa Errico.
15. Nick Robinson
A break from the news: BBC journalist Nick Robinson with ITV Political Editor Robert Peston
Alongside Robert Peston, there was another newsman in the Royal Box on Day Two. BBC Radio 4 presenter Nick Robinson, a regular at Wimbledon, was joined by his wife Pippa.
Robinson, 62, wore his trademark spectacles, paired with a cobalt blue suit, crisp white shirt and colourful striped tie. He was seated next to his ITV colleague Peston and the two journalists appeared to be enjoying an animated chat in between the tennis on court.
16. Robert Peston
Wearing a striking tie, ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston chatted to another newsman, Nick Robinson, ahead of play
Political Editor for ITV News Robert Peston took a much-needed breather from the UK’s tumultuous political scene to attend this afternoon’s tennis. He was seated next to another famous news hound, BBC star Nick Robinson.
And…Sir Cliff Richard
No sing-along for Cliff today, but the 1950s pop idol looked delighted to be back as a spectator on Centre Court
Following the recent heatwave, there was no chance of Sir Cliff Richard being asked to perform an encore of his famous 1996 rain break musical interlude.
Cliff performed six songs back then for a total of 20 minutes to a stunned audience that included Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Joanna Lumley.
Today, the pop star, now 85, showed his love for tennis is still going strong.
Looking smart in a patterned light blue and white suit jacket with a blue and silver striped tie and sunglasses, the 1950s pop icon chatted to Wimbledon officials and his fellow Royal Box celebrities before taking his seat.
