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Queen Camilla Leads Royal and Celebrity Lineup in Wimbledon Royal Box

Capping a packed state visit schedule, her Wimbledon visit underscored how the Royal Box blends diplomatic engagements with sporting tradition.

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Overview

  • Queen Camilla attended the Wimbledon quarter-finals on July 9 at Centre Court, greeting Novak Djokovic with a handshake before settling into the Royal Box.
  • The visit followed Tuesday’s state banquet for France’s President Emmanuel Macron, reflecting a seamless shift from diplomacy to sporting ceremony.
  • Denmark’s King Frederik and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, joined Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband, Daniel Chatto, in the Royal Box as part of an evolving royal tradition at SW19.
  • Peter Phillips attended with his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling, while Sir John Major and leading actors such as Hugh Grant, Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller shared the VIP suite.
  • Queen Camilla also took time to meet long-serving All England Club staff members, including the lead groundsman, gardener and collections manager, celebrating their roles during the recent heatwave.