Overview

• Actor Matthew McConaughey rose to his feet when Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George and Princess Charlotte entered the royal box at Centre Court.
• Video of the moment circulated online, prompting users on X to celebrate him as a “lovely southern gentleman.”
• McConaughey watched alongside his wife Camila Alves and fellow celebrities including Paul Mescal and Andre Agassi.
• The gesture occurred during Jannik Sinner’s straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz for the Wimbledon men’s title.
• The royal family’s appearance at the championships underscores the enduring ties between the monarchy, celebrity culture and tennis tradition.