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Wimbledon's Royal Box is known for hosting an impressive guest list and that trend continued with some familiar faces gracing the stands on Day 8.
Emma Raducanu was knocked out of Wimbledon on Sunday after losing to qualifier Lulu Sun on Centre Court, but Elena Rybakina is the new favourite to win the SW19 women's singles title.
Raducanu was seeking his first quarterfinal appearance but was overwhelmed by his opponent, ranked 123rd in the world, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
With Coco Gauff also eliminated after losing to Emma Navarro, the Kazakh player has emerged as the favourite to win the 2022 title at the All England Club and will return to Centre Court for the first time in 2024 today to face 17th seed Anna Kalinskaya.
Fans can expect to see some famous faces above the crowds over the next two weeks. The Royal Box is the epicenter of celebrity events every year. Last year, American musician Ariana Grande thrilled fans when she appeared at the men's singles final without her wedding ring. Last year's men's singles final attracted an A-list crowd that included Ian McKellan, Nick Jonas, Maggie Smith, Daniel Craig, Andrew Garfield, Stormzy and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Located in the highest viewing area on Centre Court, the Royal Box has been used for the entertainment of Wimbledon's friends and guests since 1922 and has 74 exclusive seats. Invitations are sent by the Chairman of the All England Club, but can also be suggested by members of the Championships Organising Committee or the Lawn Tennis Association. While many famous faces reappear every year, such as David Beckham and his mother Sandra, new celebrities and actors join the Wimbledon world every year.
See below all the celebrities in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.
Sir Lenny Henry
Comedian and actor Henry quit Comic Relief earlier this year and seems to be making good use of his free time. He wore a cream suit to enjoy Day 8 of the game with his wife Lisa Makin.
Sir Cliff Richard
The award-winning singer was seen in the stands last week with his friend Sir Trevor McDonald, but appeared alone this week, wearing a white jacket and looking concerned as he continued to watch the tennis match.
Tommy Fleetwood
The 33-year-old professional golfer from Merseyside has won numerous trophies for his exploits on the course, and although he attended last year with his wife, he was apparently on his own this time.
Nicole Scherzinger
Singer and TV personality Scherzinger watched the game alone as her fiancé, international rugby player Tom Evans, was not present. The Pussycat Doll recently Sunset Boulevard Earlier this year.
Prince Albert of Monaco
Perhaps the most special guest of the eighth day, Prince Albert II of Monaco, appeared in the Royal Box, also accompanied by his cousins.
