Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott among stars in royal box for Wimbledon final
Anna Wintour with Nicole Kidman, James Righton and Keira Knightley in the royal box on the final day of Wimbledon (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
Keira Knightley, Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in the Royal Box
Celebrities and royalty gathered in the royal box as the Wimbledon Championships drew to a close on on Sunday with the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Keira Knightley was seated alongside actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal and her husband, Klaxon's musician James Righton.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star wore a crisp white belted outfit with black sunglasses and a pearl necklace, while Righton matched in a cream double-breasted suit and tie.
Scott, known for his roles in Fleabag and Ripley, opted for a beige light suit with gold-rimmed sunglasses, and was sat next to All Of Us Strangers co-star Paul Mescal.
Keira Knightley, Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in the Royal Box
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Gladiator II and Normal People star Mescal wore a dark jacket, white shirt and colourful patterned tie.
Nicole Kidman was pictured in conversation with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Kidman wore a sharp white blazer and shirt, while Wintour sported her signature dark glasses with a floral-embellished dress and chunky green necklace.
Frederick Windsor, wearing a sleeveless green print dress, arrived at the All England Club as the day's play began with her husband, Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent.
Anna Wintour with Nicole Kidman, James Righton and Keira Knightley in the royal box on the final day of Wimbledon (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
The Prince and Princess of Wales are also expected to attend the final, Kensington Palace said.
Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, received a standing ovation when she arrived on centre court on Saturday to watch the women's singles final and present the trophy to champion Iga Swiatek.
Temperatures were forecast to reach 27C in south-west London.
The royal box filled ahead of the men's singles final between defending champion Spaniard Alcaraz and Italian world number one Sinner, capping off a fortnight of grand slam tennis at SW19.
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