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Hugh Grant Caught Nodding Off Behind Queen Camilla at Wimbledon

Airing of the clip on leading networks triggered a flurry of online reaction

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Hugh Grant (l.) in Wimbledon
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Overview

  • Cameras captured the 64-year-old during the first-set tie-break of Novak Djokovic’s match against Flavio Cobolli appearing to nod off in the Royal Box
  • The footage was shown live by the BBC and Prime Video Germany and the BBC later shared it on X with a playful German caption
  • Social media users across platforms reacted with amusement, turning the brief nap into a viral talking point
  • Grant was seated directly behind Queen Camilla and was later seen engaging her in occasional conversation during the match
  • Subsequent clips showed him enthusiastically applauding Belinda Bencic’s winner’s speech, underscoring his genuine interest in the tournament