Wimbledon 2017: Kate Middleton Among Celebs Spotted At Star-Studded Event

The Championships, Wimbledon — colloquially referred to as just Wimbledon — kicked off July 3 and concludes July 16. Celebrities have peppered the stands to watch the games from the tournament's start.

The annual tennis event is known for attracting A-list stars and high society members alike, and this year's tournament was no exception. From musical talents to political heavyweights, celebrities have nabbed seats at the tournament's Centre Court Royal Box. Seats in the section cannot be purchased, making it an invitation only affair, according to The Sun.

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Who held court this year at Wimbledon? Read on for a list of household names present at this year's tournament.

Kate Middleton

The Dutchess of Cambridge, who was all smiles from start to finish, watched Britain's Andy Murray play Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik during the first round of their men's singles match July 3.

On the tournament's first day, Kate Middleton debuted a new, shorter hairstyle. Middleton's younger sister, Pippa Middleton, was also spotted in the stands with her husband James Matthews.

It was Middleton's first appearance at Wimbledon as a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC).

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding hit the Wimbledon stands Tuesday with her friend, Michael Evans. They watched the tournament on day 8, looking on from the Royal Box. The "On My Mind" singer shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday with tennis-pro Johanna Konta after she won her match. She captioned it: "Winner! #Konta."

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper, a loyal Wimbledon attendee, took a break from filming "A Star Is Born" to watch this year's tournament. The actor watched the match — sans Irina Shayk and their newborn — from Centre Court on July 14 with Carole and James Middleton sitting directly behind him.

Cooper also snapped a photo with a fan that was in attendance.

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Charli XCX

Charli XCX attended Wimbledon 2017 as Evian's guest on opening day. The "Boom Clap" singer was later spotted hanging with fellow stars Douglas Booth, Pixie Lott and Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall, among others.

The stars were all also guests of Evian, according to Evening Standard.

Anna Wintour

Following Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week, Anna Wintour packed her bags and headed to England to attend Wimbledon.

The Editor-in-Chief of Vogue stuck to her signature style as she hit the stands of the tennis tournament on day 5, sitting in the Royal Box at Centre Court for the game's entirety.

David Beckham

David Beckham showed support for his fellow athletes, watching the tennis tournament from the Royal Box on day 5. He attended the tournament with his mother, according to Evening Standard. The famed soccer player reportedly ran into Wintour and golfer Sergio Garcia in the stands.

Beckham also nailed his Wimbledon fashion, sporting a Ralph Lauren suit.

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