Spice Girl Emma Bunton is seen for the first time since Mel B's wedding as she steps out with her son Beau, 17, at Wimbledon day 11
Singer Emma, 49, was the only band member to support Mel in person at her St Paul's Cathedral nuptials last weekend.
Mel C, Victoria Beckham wished her well via social media on the day while Geri Halliwell didn't acknowledge it all.
And Emma was out and about again on Thursday at the alongside her teenage son, 17, who she shares with her husband Jade Jones.
Emma arrived in a glamorous white dress and toted a pink Prada bag while accessorising with dark shades.
Beau meanwhile sported an off-white polo, brown hat and dark trousers for the tennis event.
Spice Girl Emma Bunton was seen for the first time since Mel B 's wedding as she stepped out with her son Beau at Wimbledon day 11 on Thursday
Singer Emma, 49, was the only band member to support Mel in person at her St Paul's Cathedral nuptials last weekend
As the London heatwave continues to blaze down on SW19, the stars stepped out in classic Wimbledon whites to watch the two women's semi-finals.
The day began with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka facing U.S. 13th seed Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court for a place in the final.
Iga Świątek, who is No.8 seed, will then take on unseeded Belinda Bencic for a place in Saturday's final before the mixed doubles final is hosted on Centre.
Wimbledon comes the week after Emma attended Mel B's wedding.
She told The Mirror as she arrived: 'I am so excited to be here. I can't wait for the wedding.'
Mel confirmed she was tying the knot with Rory back in November 2022 after three years of dating after he got down on one knee with a £100k diamond ring.
The singer has credited Rory for making her feel 'more confident than ever'.
The couple have known each other for years, with Rory having been a family friend and has worked as her hair stylist.
Emma was out and about again on Thursday at the alongside her teenage son, 17, who she shares with her husband Jade Jones
Emma arrived in a glamorous white dress and toted a pink Prada bag while accessorising with dark shades
Beau meanwhile sported an off-white polo, brown hat and dark trousers for the tennis event in London
As the London heatwave continues to blaze down on SW19, the stars stepped out in classic Wimbledon whites to watch the two women's semi-finals
The day began with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka facing U.S. 13th seed Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court for a place in the final
Iga Świątek, who is No.8 seed, will then take on unseeded Belinda Bencic for a place in Saturday's final before the mixed doubles final is hosted on Centre
Wimbledon comes the week after Emma attended Mel B's wedding
She posed with her gorgeous light pink Prada bag and boosted her height with strappy nude heels
Emma seen arriving for Mel B's wedding last weekend with her husband Jade Jones and their son Beau
And Mel has ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory is a picture perfect day.
After saying her vows, the pair threw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard in London for the wedding reception.
The Spice Girl was joined by her guests for a meal, drinks and dancing at the Shangri-La venue inside the building which boasts 95 floors and promises panoramic views over the capital.
There her friends and family danced into the small hours as the 'party of the century' has been promised by the bride and groom.
Emma was the only one of her former girl group to attend the wedding.
A source told The Mirror: 'Victoria loves Mel but sadly she will be out of the country, and wishes she could be there.
'Mel C too would have been there but she is on tour in Sweden. They have a great deal of affection for Melanie.'
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