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First into the royal box at Wimbledon 2025 – Sarah, Duchess of York

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30th June 2025
Princess Beatrice, in a cool blue striped shirt dress, is joined by her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, in the royal box on the opening day of Wimbledon 2025.

There was a surprise first appearance in the royal box at Wimbledon 2025 as Princess Beatrice and her mum took centre stage on Centre Court.

Beatrice was joined by Sarah, Duchess of York on the first day of this year’s All England Championship.

The two enjoyed a thrilling match between defending champion, Carlos Alcarez, and Italian player, Fabio Fognini.

Also in the royal box was the newly knighted Sir David Beckham. The former England captain was seen chatting with the former manager of the men’s national team, Sir Gareth Southgate.

Best selling author, Richard Osman, also joined the royal box party on opening day with his wife, Ingrid Oliver.

Wimbledon usually attracts royal support throughout the Championship which is set to run for two weeks.

The Princess of Wales is expected to attend and is due, as is customary, to present the trophies at the end of the tournament.

In recent years, Catherine has been accompanied by Princess Charlotte.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.