Hannah Waddingham Attends Wimbledon Finals in Royal Box with Spine Surgeon Partner

Emmy-winning actor Hannah Waddingham attended the Wimbledon women's singles final in the Royal Box on Saturday, seated alongside her spine surgeon partner Nick Beresford-Cleary. The Ted Lasso star's appearance at the All England Lawn Tennis Club marked a high-profile moment at the tournament's final day of competition, where Czech players Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova contested the title.

Waddingham and Beresford-Cleary made their public debut as a couple at the Variety Power of Women: London event last month before attending the prestigious tennis championship. The Royal Box, located in a prime Centre Court viewing position, has hosted celebrities, royalty, and dignitaries since its installation in 1922 and contains 74 seats in a segregated enclosure reserved for VIP guests.

The Royal Box Experience

Invitations to the Royal Box are extended by the chairperson of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, a position held by former professional player Debbie Jevans since 2023. Selection considers recommendations from the AELTC management committee, the Lawn Tennis Association, and other tennis governing bodies. Guests receive complimentary access without queuing or paying admission, and are invited to lunch before play and refreshments afterward in the adjacent clubhouse.

Saturday's final day attracted numerous high-profile attendees beyond Waddingham. Princess Kate Middleton, patron of the AELTC and avid tennis enthusiast, returned to Centre Court. Other celebrities in attendance included Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes with his wife musician Alison Balsom, Davina McCall following her recovery from breast cancer surgery in April, and Hollywood actor Lily Collins alongside her partner and director Charlie McDowell.

Who Gets Invited to Wimbledon's Royal Box

The Royal Box welcomes a diverse mix of attendees beyond celebrities and athletes. Commercial partners, delegates, dignitaries, media professionals, and prominent figures from various industries occupy the dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs. British royalty and international heads of state including presidents and prime ministers receive regular invitations. Some guests, such as Sir David Beckham and other serious tennis enthusiasts, return annually and are considered regulars at the championship.