As unseeded Markéta Vondroušová triumphed over Ons Jabeur on Centre Court today, there was only one place to catch the action.
The Czech Republic’s Markéta Vondroušová wowed the crowd by defeating the bookies’ favourite, Jabeur, from Tunisia, in straight sets, to lift Venus Rosewater Dish.
And as the final went by in a flash with Vondroušová winning in straight sets, there was one very exlusive place to catch the action – the Royal Box.
Throughout this year’s championships, the Royal Box has seen a star-studded set of attendees sit down to watch the action on the court.
And today has seen perhaps the most exclusive line-up, with a host of famous faces sitting down to watch Jabeur and Vondroušová battle it out for victory.
FEMAIL reveals the royal box line up on the day of the Wimbledon women’s final. 1. Dame Maggie Smith, 2. Lance Tankard, 3. Sue Barker, 4. Julia Lemigova, 5. Martina Navratilova, 6. Princess of Wales, 7. Billie Jean King, 8. Ilana Kloss, 9. Priyanka Chopra, 10. Nick Jonas, 11. Issa Rae, 12. Vanessa Nadal, 13. Lin-Manuel Miranda, 14. Andrew Garfield, 15. Vito Schabel, 16. Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, 17. Lady Karen Van-Tam, 18. Lady Elly Key, 19. Admiral Sir Ben Key
Here, FEMAIL reveals the Royal Box line up as the women’s competition draws to a close.
1. Dame Maggie Smith
Dame Maggie Smith is an English actress who has starred in dozens of films during her seven-decade career.
One of her most memorable roles is as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise.
She has also starred in blockbusters including Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van, as well as TV roles in Downton Abbey.
During her extensive career, she has won two Academy Awards, a Tony Award and four Emmys.
2&3. Lance Tankard & Sue Barker
Sue Barker is a TV presenter and former tennis player who fronted the BBC’s coverage of the Wimbledon Championships for 30 years.
After stepping down last year and passing the reins to colleague Clare Balding, many viewers…
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