11-07-2025
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Jiffy gets Wimbledon royal box invitation and bumps into Hugh Grant in 'honour'
Jiffy gets Wimbledon royal box invitation and bumps into Hugh Grant in 'honour'
It looked like he was having a great time
Jiffy posed for a quick snap with Hugh Grant during his day out at Wimbledon
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The Championships at Wimbledon is a stage that draws all the biggest names from the world of tennis, and has long cemented itself as a legendary occasion in the sporting calendar.
But while some of the biggest sporting superstars roll into SW19 for two weeks looking to realise their shot at immortality, the competition also attracts plenty of glitz and glamour off the court.
A host of A-list celebrities are frequently spotted taking in the action on Centre Court, many of whom are given the honour of sitting in the world famous royal box.
On Day 10 at the championships, Her Majesty The Queen took in another scintillating day of action, including a hard-fought win for Novak Djokovic, who took a step closer to claiming an eighth Wimbledon title by seeing off Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals.
Among those also watching on was Welsh rugby hero Jonathan Davies, who posted his experience of the day to his social media.
"What an honour and a privilege to be at the royal box @Wimbledon yesterday," he wrote.
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"Thank you so much for your kind invitation. An amazing sporting experience meeting with lovely people."
Among those to rub shoulders with Jiffy was actor Hugh Grant, who was all smiles as he posed for a photo with Davies, who looked to be having a great time.
BBC Wimbledon: Hugh Grant appeared to be asleep during Wednesday's quarter-final BBC
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Grant had made headlines on the day, having been spotted in the royal box taking a quick nap during Djokovic's win over Cobolli.
However, Davies wasn't the only Welshman in the building on the day.
Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel was also in attendance. As it happens, Terfel's wife, Hannah Stone, was official harpist to King Charles from 2011 to 2015 when he was the Prince of Wales.
For what it's worth, Davies wasn't even the only Jonathan Davies there, with the 37-year-old former British and Irish Lion also taking his place in the royal box.
Others in attendance included former Prime Minister Sir John Major, radio presenter Nick Robinson and Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara.
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Those lucky enough to be invited to the 74-seater segregated area do not have to queue or pay for entry, and are also invited to lunch before play begins, along with tea and drinks following the close of play.
Guests are selected by the chairperson of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which since 2023 has been professional player Debbie Jevans.
Suggestions are made by the AELTC'S management committee, the Lawn Tennis Association, and prominent voices in the game, before invitations are then sent out.
