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Celebrities galore at the Wimbledon final

Updated on: 11 July,2016 08:36 AM IST  | 
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by Prime Minister David Cameron, Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Hollywood stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Bradley Cooper in the Royal Box as Andy Murray aims for a second Wimbledon title

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London: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by Prime Minister David Cameron, Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Hollywood stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Bradley Cooper in the Royal Box as Andy Murray aims for a second Wimbledon title.

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Andy's mother Judy Murray


The Duchess was a guest at the All England Club earlier in the week when she revealed that Prince George already has a tennis racket and has taken a shine to the sport.



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Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch the Wimbledon final from the royal box yesterday. Pics/AFP

It will be William's first visit of this year, and the couple will be hoping Murray can land his third grand slam.

Tennis ace Boris Becker and his model wife Lilly soak in the action
Tennis ace Boris Becker and his model wife Lilly soak in the action

It will be a royal reunion on Centre Court as the Duke of Kent — who presents the men's singles trophy — will be joined by Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Princess Alexandra and Lady Annabel Goldsmith, then the Duchess of Gloucester and Lady Mary Keen.

Kim Sears cheers husband Andy Murray during the final against Milos Raonic. Murray
Kim Sears cheers husband Andy Murray during the final against Milos Raonic. Murray's physiotherapist Shane Annun is next to Kim

London mayor Sadiq Khan will also be in the Royal Box, as will actor Hugh Grant.

Legendary singer Sir Cliff Richard talks with a guest
Legendary singer Sir Cliff Richard talks with a guest

And a host of former tennis stars who graced the court itself will take up seats to watch Murray take on Canadian Milos Raonic, including three-time champion Boris Becker, five-time winner Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg, along with Chris Evert and Roy Emerson.

British actor Hugh Grant
British actor Hugh Grant

After a week of blue skies and warm weather, the start to the final day of Wimbledon was blighted by light rain.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan

British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) with his mother Mary
British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) with his mother Mary

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