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Wimbledon's Royal Box is known for hosting star-studded guests and there will be plenty of familiar faces in the stands on Day 7.
Spectators will watch Emma Raducanu, who withdrew from her mixed doubles match with Andy Murray because of wrist pain, take on qualifier Lulu Sun in an attempt to reach her first Wimbledon quarter-final.
Earlier this week, Murray thanked Wimbledon organisers for an “emotional” farewell ceremony after his final appearance at the championship began with a loss in the men's doubles with his brother Jamie.
Fans will be able to see some famous faces above the crowds over the next two weeks. The Royal Box is the hub of celebrity events every year. Last year, American musician Ariana Grande thrilled fans by appearing without her wedding ring during the men's singles final.
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Located in the highest grandstand on Centre Court, the Royal Box has been used for the entertainment of Wimbledon's friends and guests since 1922 and has exclusive seating for 74. Invitations are sent by the Chairman of the All England Club, but members of the Championships Organising Committee and the Lawn Tennis Association may also suggest them.
While many celebrities, such as Beckham and his mother Sandra, are repeat visitors, each year a new generation of actors and celebrities joins Wimbledon's VIP world.
Here are some familiar faces in the Royal Box at Wimbledon:
Day 7

The first weekend of Wimbledon saw a familiar cast of entertainment industry faces in the Royal Box. On the seventh day, former Bake Off Judge Mary Berry attended the tournament with her daughter Annabelle Bosher. Magic Mike's Last Dance Actress Salma Hayek, Love Actually With director Richard Curtis Pointless Presenter Richard Osman.
Sports presenter Gabby Logan was also out and about with her husband Kenny, a professional rugby player, after she recently revealed she had threatened to leave him after suffering an “emotional breakdown” due to menopause.
Day 6

As is tradition on the mid-tournament Saturday, many Olympians and sports stars sat in the Royal Box on the sixth day of Wimbledon.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was in attendance with his wife Cristina Serra, England cricket captain Ben Stokes and Lionesses captain Leah Williamson, who was also in attendance with her father David, arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis Club to watch the action on Centre Court.

The star-studded guest list from the world of sport was joined by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis, cricketer Joe Root and cyclists Laura Kenny and Chris Hoy.
Day 5

Guests in the Royal Box today include Dustin Hoffman, Marcus Wareing, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emily Eavis.
Alumni Actor Dustin Hoffman attended with his wife Lisa, while the celebrity chef arrived at the convention with his wife Jane, and Glastonbury Festival organiser Eavis arrived after another hugely successful year at Worthy Farm, where Dua Lipa and SZA were headliners.
Day 4

VIP attendees on Thursday included Bear Grylls and the parents of Prince Charles. The 50-year-old adventurer and TV presenter attended with his wife Sharra, while Carole Middleton played tennis with Kate's father Michael.
third day

Prime Minister Theresa May and tennis player Maria Sharapova were in the audience on Wednesday. May, who served as prime minister from 2016 to 2019, attended with her husband Philip, while the former world number one tennis player sat alongside her fiance, British businessman Alexander Gilkes.
Day 2

On the second day of Wimbledon, Sir Cliff Richard, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon were among those watching the tennis drama unfold.
Richard, a regular in the audience, was joined by his friend, ITN news anchor Sir Trevor McDonald, while rock singer Grohl, 55, was joined by his wife, director Jordyn Blum, and sat next to Duran Duran's Le Bon.
first day

Monday's A-list stars included some familiar faces, including David Attenborough, Baroness Floella Benjamin and David Beckham.
98 year old Earth The presenter and his daughter Susan have traditionally watched matches together at previous tournaments, while former England footballer Beckham is known to take his mother Sandra to the tennis championships every year.