A look inside the Royal Box at the Men's Wimbledon Final
They were joined by a host of celebrities and notable figures, including Paul Mescal, Nicole Kidman, Anna Wintour, and the King of Spain.
The final featured defending champion Carlos Alcaraz competing against world number one Jannik Sinner on Centre Court.
The Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, was scheduled to present the trophy later in the evening.
Other prominent attendees in the exclusive Royal Box included former tennis champions Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, and actors Matthew McConaughey and Keira Knightley.
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