David Beckham and Sir David Attenborough among stars at Wimbledon

David Beckham joined Sir David Attenborough in good spirits as he arrived in the royal box on Centre Court on the first day of Wimbledon.

The 49-year-old former footballer, who has a home in Great Tew near Chipping Norton, dressed in a beige jacket and brown tie and was in attendance with his mother Sandra.

He shared a laugh with Sir Attenborough as the 98-year-old broadcaster and naturalist smiled broadly and arrived, wearing a navy blue jacket and patterned tie, with his daughter Susan.

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Other stars watching the first day of the championships included opera singer Katherine Jenkins and Pointless star Alexander Armstrong.

David Attenborough with David Beckham in the royal box (Image: PA) Jazz singer Jamie Cullum was also focused on the action as he watched the tennis from the royal box, alongside Play School’s Baroness Floella Benjamin and her husband, Keith Taylor.

Emma Raducanu and defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz were highlights of the opening day at the All England Club.

David and Sandra Beckham in the royal box (Image: PA) Alcaraz beat Estonian Mark Lajal while former US Open champion Radacanu was handed a Wimbledon boost on Monday morning when scheduled opponent Ekaterina Alexandrova withdrew through illness.

She subsequently beat world number 98 Mexican Renata Zarazua in straight sets on Centre Court, who replaced Alexandrova.

Meanwhile, Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Wimbledon singles. He will focus on the doubles alongside his brother Jamie instead.

This comes as the 37-year-old had a cyst close to his spinal cord removed over the weekend.