Dan and Honor Carter were given the royal treatment at Wimbledon overnight (NZT), mixing with some of the world's most famous faces in the Royal Box on day five of the tennis championships.
With Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and British women stars Heather Watson and Johanna Konta all playing today,the stars were out in force in the best seats in the house.
From US Vogue editor Anna Wintour and David Beckham, to Prince Michael of Kent and even education secretary Justine Greening, some of the most important attendees were eagerly watching the action on Centre Court today.
Golfer Sergio Garcia, left, talks with New Zealand rugby player Dan Carter on day five at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Friday. Photo / AP.
The 33-year-old star first five, along with his wife Honor and sons Marco and Fox currently live in Paris where Carter is signed to high profile French team Racing 92, and is into the second year of his contract.
Other notable names in the Royal Box were: Anna Wintour, Justine Greening, Camilla Kerslake, Ffion Hague, Chris Robshaw, William Hague, Amy Huberman, Brian O'Driscoll, Prince Michael of Kent, Jason Leonard, Philip Brook, Joanne Tromans, Dylan Hartley, Sandra Beckham, David Beckham, Gill Brook and Sergio Garcia.
1 Honor & Dan Carter; 2 Chris Robshaw; 3 Brian O'Driscoll; 4 Jason Leonard; 5 Dylan Hartley, 6 Prince Michael of Kent; 7 David Beckham. Photo / Rex
The Royal Box: Who gets to sit in it?
The Royal Box has been used for the entertainment of friends and guests of Wimbledon since 1922 and has 74 seats.
British and overseas Royal Families are invited as well as: heads of government, people from the world of tennis, commercial partners, British armed forces, prominent media organisations, distinguished supporters of British tennis as well as recognisable faces from all walks of life.
Invitations come from the Chairman of the All England Club, taking into account suggestions from members of The Championships' Organising Committee, The Lawn Tennis Association and other relevant sources.
Guests are invited to the clubhouse for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of the day. Ties must be worn in the box, but ladies are asked not to wear hats in case they obscure the view of those behind them.
In 2003, it was decided that the tradition of players bowing and curseying to members of the royal family on them entering or leaving Centre Court would be discontinued. However players will still bow or curtsey for the Queen or the Prince of Wales.
