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Hugh Grant’s Royal Box Nap at Wimbledon Goes Viral

Captured in the Royal Box by BBC cameras during Djokovic’s tiebreak, the clip has drawn mixed reactions online

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Hugh Grant (l.) in Wimbledon
Hugh Grant
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Overview

  • Cameras caught Hugh Grant appearing to nod off behind Queen Camilla during the first-set tiebreak of Novak Djokovic’s quarterfinal against Flavio Cobolli.
  • The BBC broadcast the footage live and Prime Video streamed it in Germany, fueling its rapid spread across X and other social platforms.
  • Fans and commentators reacted with both amusement and criticism, with one US betting company quipping about the cost of such a high-profile nap.
  • Beyond the momentary doze, Grant was seen conversing with Queen Camilla and applauding Belinda Bencic’s winner’s speech after her quarterfinal triumph.
  • David Beckham’s presence alongside Grant in the Royal Box highlighted the tournament’s appeal to high-profile spectators.