Sir David Beckham was among the first famous faces spotted at Wimbledon as the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament got underway in SW19.

The former England football captain who was recently knighted, arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club with his mum Sandra.

The 50-year-old looked effortlessly stylish in a full-canvas, double-breasted suit in off-white silk-linen, styled with a blue micro-stripe cotton shirt and a dark brown knitted silk-linen tie from his BECKHAM x BOSS collection.

Beckham happily posed for photos and greeted staff before taking his seat in the Royal Box. He also posed for a selfie with tennis legend Maria Sharapova, which was shared on X account OneTennis.

The pair were among the early celebrity arrivals helping to launch the opening day of this year’s tournament.

It marked a special outing for Mrs Beckham, who appeared delighted to be enjoying a day courtside with her son. The pair have often been spotted at Wimbledon over the years, with David calling it one of his “favourite events of the summer.”

Also in attendance was former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate, who arrived solo and gave a friendly wave to spectators.

He shared a joke with Beckham in the Royal Box.

Sir Gareth Southgate and Sir David Beckham laughed together in the Royal Box (Getty Images)

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne was seen arriving in a smart suit with wife Hannah and appeared in good spirits as he joined the action from the stands. A long-time Wimbledon fan, Redmayne is regularly spotted at Centre Court throughout the fortnight.

Eddie Redmayne with his wife Hannah (Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

The couple inthe Royal Box (Getty Images)

Cricket star Stuart Broad, who retired from professional play in 2023, also made an appearance in the Royal Box with fiancee and the Saturdays singer Mollie King.

Now carving out a career in commentary, Broad looked relaxed as he chatted with fellow guests and enjoyed the sunshine.

Mollie King and Stuart Broad look on from their seats on Centre Court (Getty Images)

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Wimbledon is famed not only for its elite tennis but also for its A-list spectators – and with the likes of Beckham and Sharapova kicking off the festivities, this year’s tournament promises glamour, drama, and plenty of star power.

The stars are in for a treat at Wimbledon on day one on centre court, with defending mens champion Carlos Alcaraz and British hope Katie Boulter.

Other VIPs getting in on some court side action via the Evian suite include Chris O’Dowd and wife Dawn O’Porter, actress Jessica Alba, award-winning Staying Relevant podcast host Sam Thompson and former The Saturdays singer-turned-TV presenter Rochelle Humes.

Chris O’Dowd and wife Dawn O’Porter enjoyed a day of hospitality in the Evian VIP suite (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Ima)

Jessica Alba looked chic at the Evian VIP Suite (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Ima)

Plus, Ashley James and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Angellica Bell, Laura Whitmore, Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Denise Lewis were pictured at the Champagne Lanson Suite (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Im)

Meanwhile, over in the Champagne Lanson suite, Dame Joanna Lumley was joined by the likes of Dame Denise Lewis, Laura Whitmore and Angellica Bell.

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