Today, Prince Harry committed to pursuing “every available option” to ensure his wife and children can join him in the UK next month. A source close to the prince described the denial of round-the-clock police protection for his family as “bizarre.”

Currently vacationing in Europe with their children, Archie and Lilibet, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are amid plans to visit the UK in July, which have turned into what some insiders call a “total farce.”

Prince Harry is scheduled to be in the UK early next month to kickstart preparations for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. He had hoped that Meghan and their two children would accompany him on this trip.

The itinerary for their visit was to include a meeting with King Charles and a significant visit to Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, the final resting place of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

Archie and Lilibet have not had the opportunity to see their grandfather since their last visit to Britain in June 2022, which was for the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

However, Harry is said to be furious that his request for a review of their police protection was turned down ‘at the 11th hour’. He is reported to blame his father’s aides – the so-called ‘men in grey suits’ – with whom relations remain strained.

A source close to Harry has described the decision as ‘bizarre’, insisting it was wrong to deny full armed protection to the son of the monarch, who is fifth in line to the throne, with Archie and Lili sixth and seventh.

In a statement on Monday, his spokesman said Harry wants his family to have ‘the opportunity to enjoy the UK’ – but not without ‘proportionate protective security’.

‘The Duke continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the UK,’ the statement said.

In a nod to the King’s offer of a royal palace as a base for their Invictus trip, which has yet to be accepted, the spokesman added: ‘Safe accommodation is only one element of an effective protective security plan because risk follows the person, not the place.

‘The issue has never been accommodation. The issue is whether appropriate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the entirety of the visit.’

‘The independent Risk Management Board that Ravec itself decided was necessary last November has still not taken place.

‘It is therefore difficult to understand how the proportionality of the current arrangements can credibly be maintained without that independent assessment.’

The Sussexes are believed to be at their £6.3million holiday home in Portugal, with the Duke now reconsidering bringing his wife and children to Britain after learning they will not receive 24/7 police protection.

On Friday they were all set to come – within 24 hours the plan was being reconsidered by Harry.

It is understood that the Sussexes’ programme remains the same, for now. 

An insider close to Harry has blamed ‘those around the King’ who sit on the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which decides security arrangements for VIPs.

There was also criticism that ‘celebrities like Taylor Swift’ receive ‘state-funded security’ – unlike the Sussexes. The singer was given a police escort in London two years ago after a terror attack on one of her shows was foiled in Europe.

The source told ITV News that they believe that Harry is not being offered a security review for the July trip because a third of Ravec is drawn from Buckingham Palace and Prince William’s office.

A royal insider told the Daily Mail that the Sussexes’ trip was fast becoming an ‘unwelcome mess’ for both Harry and the King.

‘Harry really wants his children to see their grandpa. It’s not clear how keen the King is to see them if it involves all these theatrics,’ the insider said.

‘Unfortunately, what should have been a chance to build bridges has led to more mistrust on both sides,’ the insider said.

‘Harry is furious that the King’s aides leaked plans for the Sussex family to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of the visit. He feels that has endangered his family because, while they are protected by the security cordon when they are inside the palace, they are vulnerable as soon as they leave it.

‘At least when they were living at Frogmore Cottage there were several exits from the Windsor estate that made it more difficult for them to be spotted and followed. But of course, they were evicted from there to punish them for quitting.

‘Harry is now looking at alternative royal accommodation for part of the stay as well as somewhere else that is privately owned.’

On Friday, Harry’s team had released details of the itinerary for the five-day visit next month – but within 24 hours he had changed his mind following another row over his security. 

‘Their plans to see family… and visit charitable causes close to the Duke’s heart have been pulled out from under their feet at the 11th hour. He’s looking at every option to get the family here safely,’ a second source said.

Harry is said to be ‘desperate’ for Archie and Lilibet to see their grandfather, with one option being considered to fly them in and out of Britain in a single day from Europe, where they are on holiday.

The family are likely to be in Portugal, although their exact location has not been confirmed. 

Meghan is reported to have enlisted Soho House designers to recreate the brand’s signature style at the Portuguese villa the couple bought for £6.3million in 2023.

Harry and Meghan are thought to be staying at their holiday home at the ultra-exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club in Melides.

The private estate is also home for part of the year to Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, who are close to the Sussexes and have two young children, with a third on the way.

The Daily Mail’s Royal Editor Rebecca English said last night that Buckingham Palace’s patience with the Sussexes – and the constant psychodrama surrounding them – is being pushed to its limits.

The Palace offered them the use of a royal residence, but this has not been accepted with only a few days to go.

A source told her: ‘For the sake of family harmony, the Palace would have been perfectly happy with a peaceful and low-key visit. Yet, once again, they have turned it into a soap opera. It’s tiresome.’

King Charles is said to be pragmatic and unlikely to reject any overture to meet his grandchildren discreetly for the sake of family harmony. However, recent events are making that increasingly difficult.

Insiders say the King would be deeply dismayed if the meeting no longer goes ahead.

And the Duke himself had been described as ‘desperate’ for Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, to see their grandfather. 

One source told The Mail on Sunday: ‘On Friday night the Sussex office issued an op [operational] note saying that the full family would be coming to the UK and they had accepted royal accommodation. Next day they pull out.

‘It’s a total joke and a farce. They are totally playing into the hands of those who say they court drama like this to sell Meghan’s jam.’ 

While the children are not expected to attend any public events, the Duchess was scheduled to join her husband on visits to Royal Hospital Chelsea and an Invictus event in Birmingham.

Details of the trip were announced on Friday evening. 

But shortly afterwards, according to reports, the Duke was told that his application for security for the visit had been denied.

The King’s estranged son was stripped of his 24-hour, taxpayer-funded armed guard on visits to the UK after he quit royal duties and moved to the US in search of a lucrative commercial career.

He then lost a High Court appeal over the move, which he vehemently criticised as an ‘establishment stitch-up’.

But it then emerged that the Home Office, via its risk management board Ravec, had ordered a reassessment of his situation.

However, the Duke was told last week that the review had not taken place and had in fact been ‘paused’.

It means his family’s taxpayer-funded protection in the UK does not extend beyond royal residences. The Sussexes do, however, travel with their own bodyguards.

On Saturday, a source close to the California-based Duke and Duchess accused the Home Office of ‘wilfully creating conditions that are making it nearly impossible’ for them to move around Britain.

Since quitting royal duties to move abroad in 2020, Harry has not been given police protection for anything other than official royal occasions, such as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Normally he must provide 28 days’ notice of plans to visit Britain, with security decided on a case-by-case basis.

King Charles last saw his grandchildren in 2022, when the Sussexes were in Britain for Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. 

The family celebrated Lilibet’s first birthday together at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.

A source said: ‘The precarious security situation and endless speculation about where the family will stay is making the planning and logistics for the private security team increasingly difficult.

‘There have been three separate incidents in the UK in less than 12 months that we know of, each involving a fixated person getting to within feet of the Duke. 

‘In some circumstances, because of the limitations on what private security have the authority to do, they weren’t able to remove the person.

‘Harry is a big guy, a former soldier and generally pretty robust when it comes to handling these incidents. 

‘It’s what impact such moments would have on the kids that everyone is most concerned about.’

While Meghan shares photographs and videos of their children on social media, their faces are obscured, and they do not attend public events with their parents.

Among the options said to be under consideration would be to fly the Duchess and the children in and out of Britain in one day, from a location in mainland Europe.

Prince Harry is said to have been given assurances from Buckingham Palace that there is ‘hope’ a meeting with the King could still happen.

The Sussexes’ private security team has drawn up its own risk assessment, which has identified serious concerns.

A Government spokesman said: ‘The UK Government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.

‘It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.’

The second portion of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion episode premiered last night (June 28), sparking curiosity about Kelsey Swanson’s previous relationship.

Before and during her current romance with Bill L’Europa, Swanson was involved in a relationship of convenience with John Caprio, the son of the late Judge Frank Caprio. Though not exclusive, Swanson accepted the fact that Caprio had another girlfriend in Miami. The RHORI personality was content with having him for half of the year while the other woman had him for the remaining half. Swanson, however, refrains from classifying the arrangement as polyamory. During their time together, Caprio provided Swanson with accommodation in his lavish 16,000-square-foot mansion and she wasn’t required to work.

Though their relationship has ended, Swanson has remained positive about her time with Caprio. The reunion revealed a surprising fact—John Caprio has another celebrity ex. Host Andy Cohen inquired about Caprio’s past romance with the iconic Paula Abdul, and Swanson confirmed it!

So, did John Caprio genuinely have a relationship with Paula Abdul? Are Kelsey Swanson and John Caprio still friends? Continue reading for the details.

Did John Caprio date Paula Abdul?

Kelsey Swanson confirmed that John Caprio did, in fact, date Paula Abdul. She mentioned this relationship occurred before her own time with Caprio, adding that she even “used to stay at Paula’s house with [Caprio] whenever [they] traveled to Los Angeles.”

It’s clear that Swanson was telling the truth during the intense reunion. The Boston Globe mentioned that Abdul and Caprio were “dating” back in 2012. Although it was not a very public relationship, the two were seen celebrating the singer’s 50th birthday together and in other locations around Rhode Island.

Adul did form a close bond to Caprio’s father, Judge Frank Caprio, and even served as an honorary pallbearer at the judge’s funeral.

Are John Caprio and Kelsey Swanson still friends?

Yes! Although the two are no longer together, their relationship ended very amicably. In Season 1, Episode 6 of the series, Swanson revealed that Caprio was still paying for her health insurance and car insurance. When talking about the arrangement, she said on  The Real Housewives of Rhode Island After Show: “We still love each other, we still care about each other. It’s like you’ve never dated a good guy if he didn’t offer to help you get on your feet after a breakup.”

It has been a while since the series was filmed though. At the reunion, Swanson revealed that her new boyfriend now pays for her car insurance, and she pays for her own health insurance.

Who is Kelsey Swanson dating now?

Swanson is happily in a relationship with Bill L’Europa. The two had known each other for quite some before they started a romantic relationship. In fact, he was one of her first crushes. Their relationship seems to be getting serious as they have begun talking about building a future together. Perhaps we will see more of them in Season 2.

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Tragedy struck in Central Florida on Sunday when a 31-year-old woman lost her life after an alligator attacked her, severing her arms while she swam with friends in the Econlockhatchee River. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of alligator attacks in the area, which had already resulted in a child being injured. These incidents have prompted state officials to issue warnings about the dangers posed by so-called “nuisance alligators.”

Responding to this surge in attacks, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released an urgent advisory on Monday. The statement stressed the importance of reporting alligators that have come to associate humans with food. Such animals need to be identified and removed from their natural habitats to prevent further incidents.

The fatal encounter on Sunday is notably the second in the span of just 24 hours in Central Florida, according to FWC officials. It also marks the third reported attack in the region over the past week, underscoring the growing risk that communities face.

In the wake of Sunday’s attack, a deeply distressed 911 call captured the severity of the situation. “Bad, real bad please, hurry … she’s losing a lot of … please hurry … ” pleaded the caller, as released by local media on Monday. Among the frantic words was a chilling confirmation: “Someone got bit by a gator….”

The FWC said the woman was swimming near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest. She was taken to a hospital as a trauma alert and later died from her injuries, officials said. Her name had not been released Monday.

“The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,” FWC press secretary Ashlee Brahier Sklute told News Media in a statement.

FWC officers, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and a trapper responded to the river.

“Multiple agencies and a contracted nuisance alligator trapper have responded to the scene,” Sklute said, detailing the ongoing investigation. “Trapping efforts are ongoing.”

The fatal attack came one day after a child was bitten in the hand by an alligator while fishing from shore at Nelson Fish Camp near Umatilla in Marion County, FWC said. The child was taken to a hospital for treatment, and an FWC officer later captured and killed an alligator that measured 8 feet, 7 inches, according to the FWC.

A week earlier, a snorkeler was bitten by an alligator in the Rainbow River in Marion County, prompting officials to temporarily close the waterway while FWC and deputies searched for the animal. Authorities later removed an 8-foot alligator, and the snorkeler was released from the hospital.

FWC says serious injuries from alligators are rare, but the agency warns that alligators are active across Florida, especially during courtship and mating season in spring and early summer. Florida is home to about 1.3 million alligators, and the animals live in all 67 counties, according to FWC.

“The FWC places the highest priority on public safety and administers a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property,” the agency wrote in its statement to News Media.

“People with concerns about an alligator should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286),” they said. “When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation.”

A few safety recommendations for individuals coming into contact with an alligator, according to FWC: “Keep a safe distance” and “keep pets on a leash and away from the water’s edge.”

“Pets often resemble alligators’ natural prey,” FWC warns. “Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours and without your pet. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.”

Also, “never feed an alligator; it’s illegal and dangerous.”

“When fed, alligators can lose their natural wariness and instead learn to associate people with the availability of food,” the FWC added. “This can lead to an alligator becoming a nuisance and needing to be removed from the wild.”

A Michigan father is heartbroken following the tragic drowning of his teenage daughter, who died while attempting to save her cousin. In a poignant reveal, he shared the haunting last words she spoke.

Glenn Bradley, aged 38, expressed feeling ‘numb’ after his 14-year-old daughter, Aamina Bradley, lost her life in the river at Maheras-Gentry Park in Detroit. She was trying to rescue her nine-year-old cousin.

The devastated father recounted that the family was enjoying a day at the park to celebrate her brother’s graduation on Saturday. It was during this joyful event that Aamina’s younger cousin accidentally fell into the water.

‘My niece attempted to swim across and began to struggle,’ Bradley told the Daily Mail, recounting the perilous moment.

‘My daughter rushed in to help her. Sadly, the current in the Detroit River is overpoweringly strong,’ he explained.

Bradley recalled how he jumped in and tried to save her, as the teen called for him for the last time. 

‘She looked at me one last time and said, “Dad, help me.” And she disappeared in the water. I just went out there and couldn’t find her. The current was pulling me.’

In the desperate search for Aamina, Bradley said he began drowning and also had to be rescued. 

Bystanders pulled the nine-year-old out of the waters, while police searched the waters for hours before pulling the teen’s body from the river.

The selfless teen, a sister to two brothers, ‘loved the water,’ according to her grief-stricken father. 

‘She had the biggest heart. She was sassy [and] very possessive with the people that she loved,’ he said. 

‘She was very brilliant, smart. Very funny, always playing jokes.’ 

Bradley said, after Aamina’s biological mother left, the young teen was raised by himself and her grandmother. 

His family are now left grieving Aamina, who had dreams of becoming a scientist, her father said. 

‘She was my favorite girl in the world… [It] doesn’t really feel real. I have moments when I break down. Other moments, I’m mostly numb,’ he continued. 

‘She was a beautiful soul. She was a fighter… for the people that she loved, she was going to have your back.’

Bradley recalled his heartbreaking last moments with his daughter. On that day, she had picked out ‘a pretty burgundy dress with flowers’ and white sandals, the father remembered. 

‘She looked like me. Yeah, that’s my baby. The night before, we talked because she had been upset with me, and we talked for a while. She jumped in bed and cried, gave me the biggest hug,’ he said. 

‘The next morning when she got up, she jumped in the bed with me, gave me a hug and a kiss and told me she loved me.’ 

Aamina’s step-mother described the teen as ‘so full of life, loving, caring’ and ‘funny.’

‘I’m so sorry Babi,’ she wrote on Facebook. 

Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield said in a statement: ‘A young girl lost her life in the water at Meharas-Gentry Park. There are no words adequate to ease the grief her family is carrying today.

‘No family should ever have to endure the loss of a child. The city sends our heartfelt condolences to the family.’

Bradley said the heartbroken family are preparing arrangements to celebrate Aamina’s young life. 

According to a GoFundMe to help lay Aamina to rest, the young teen was a ‘beautiful, bright, loving and feisty girl’ with a ‘smile that could light up any room.’

‘She cherished spending time with her family and friends, and her kind spirit touched everyone who knew her. Aamina had big dreams. She often talked about visiting Japan, a place she longed to experience… she was truly one of a kind.’ 

The Daily Mail contacted the Detroit Police Department for comment. 

Actor, comedian, and producer—these are titles often associated with Will Ferrell. But now, it seems he can add ‘underwear model’ to that list, albeit in a particularly Ferrell-like fashion.

In an unexpected and entertaining move, Will Ferrell has taken on a new role as the face of a Skims campaign. But it’s not just the actor himself who’s in the spotlight; rather, it’s his latest character, a charming athlete alter ego, that’s garnering attention.

Fans will soon see Ferrell embody Lonnie Hawkins, an aging professional golfer, in Netflix’s eagerly awaited series “The Hawk.” At the age of 58, Ferrell gamely embraced this character, even stripping down to his underwear for some in-character promotion.

On Monday, Skims took to Instagram to share a series of amusing images featuring Hawkins in his underwear. Accompanied by the cheeky caption, “@LonnieTheHawk knows he’s still got it,” the fictional golfer’s online persona has already attracted over 70,000 followers.

In these photos, Ferrell, as Hawkins, can be seen modeling men’s briefs from the brand, complete with a tank top, tube socks, and the character’s unmistakable accessories: a “Hawk” visor and puka shell necklace.

Skims co-founder Kim Kardashian even narrated a corresponding video spot, in which Ferrell’s character hits the golf course in his skivvies.

“His body says retire. His Skims say one more round,” Kardashian deadpans, calling Skims “built for men who still know they’ve got it.”

Ferrell and Kardashian teased their collaboration a few weeks ago on Instagram, with the reality icon teaching the athlete how to snap the perfect selfie.

The caption on the pair’s joint upload reads, “My name is Lonnie Hawkins. This is an Instagram post. Please comment if I posted it. Thank you Kim for helping me post. Is this going through? Can people see it. Comment below if you can see this post. Please use all caps.”

Ferrell joins a long list of famous Skims campaign stars; Nelly Furtado, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Cardi B and Charli XCX are among the many celebs who’ve posed for Kardashian’s company in the past.

And while Skims’ men’s line hasn’t been around for quite as long, Usher and Post Malone have appeared in past ads as well.

“The Hawk” hits Netflix on July 16.

In related news, two YouTubers from Argentina are facing serious legal trouble after being arrested at a World Cup match. Authorities claim the two attempted to breach security measures using phony credentials.

Pato Perrotta, aged 26, and Beni Marmol, 20, were taken into custody on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium. They allegedly managed to bypass three levels of security during the Colombia-Portugal match using credentials that were not legitimate for the event.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by News Media, a deputy from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office reported that Perrotta claimed he was “hired by a media company to cover the event and possessed valid credentials.”

However, the deputy noted that the credentials Perrotta provided were actually from a different event and were not authorized for use at Saturday’s game.

Marmol allegedly “stated that he was a media influencers (sic) trying to get in to stream the game.”

Both men were arrested on charges of felony interference with a sports/entertainment event, which has a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Perrotta and Marmol were held at a local jail on a $2,500 bond.

During a live video, streamer Momo Benavides said he heard from Walter Costabel, who is the YouTuber’s manager, Todo Noticias reported.

“I have been with Mármol y Pato since yesterday. We already paid bail, they will be released in a few hours. The cause is still not entirely clear. The judge just set bail and nothing more. All that is said are rumors about it,” Momo said.

Momo said the YouTubers will remain in the U.S. until the matter is resolved.

“I imagine that, obviously, the fact that they have paid bail is not going to allow them to return. They are going to have to stay there until it is resolved,” he said. “In any case, they are not deported, they just do not have to be near the stadiums where the World Cup matches are played. The crime charged is interference in sporting events.”

The duo’s videos span lavish shopping sprees and 24-hour challenges. Perrotta boasts more than 500,000 YouTube subscribers, with Marmol close behind at more than 270,000.

David Beckham embraced the lively atmosphere of Wimbledon’s opening day on Monday by joining his mother Sandra in participating in a Mexican wave from the prestigious Royal Box.

Fresh from a flight back to the UK after attending England’s World Cup game in New Jersey on Saturday, Beckham treated Sandra to a memorable outing at the All England Club.

Elegantly dressed in a grey suit, the 51-year-old David and Sandra were seated in the VIP area alongside notable figures such as Mary Berry and former tennis player Debbie Jevans, with Mark Rylance, Alexandra Armstrong, and Katherine Jenkins sitting in the row behind them.

However, the invitation to the Royal Box did not extend to David’s son Romeo and his partner Kim Turnbull.

Despite being avid tennis enthusiasts, Romeo and Kim had to enjoy the matches from less prestigious seating, as they were spotted arriving at Wimbledon’s SW19 grounds.

Romeo looked suave in a brown suit with a white T-shirt whilst Kim sported a glam white dress.

Elsewhere Tess Daly continued to sport her wedding and engagement ring while leading the celebrity glamour as Wimbledon kicked off. 

The newly-single Strictly star, 57, announced last month that she was splitting from husband Vernon Kay, yet has maintained her marital jewels. 

She looked sensational in a lace gown as she arrived at the sporting event alongside her business partner and pal Gayle Lawton while Amanda Holden was in attendance to inject yet more glamour into the chic day out. 

Maura Higgins made a bold statement in a tennis inspired look as she wore white sling-backs with tennis balls pierced into the heels – in a look similar to Zendaya’s ‘method dressing’ style while promoting 2024’s Challengers.

They were joined by the opera singer Katherine Jenkins, 46, in wearing white looks in a nod to the tennis tournament’s launch day, while Pixie Lott wore a thigh-skimming mini and Katherine Ryan joined her tennis wear-clad husband Bobby Koostra. 

 Isla Fisher took to social media to share snaps before arriving at the big day.

Other stars at the event included Amanda Holden, who wowed in a pinstripe two-piece as she posed up a storm outside the courts. 

Amanda’s Heart FM co-host Ashley Roberts looked incredible in a white mini dress with buttons extending along the bust. 

Ronan and Storm Keating opted for complementary ensembles, with Ronan in a cream suit and the model in a white shirt and maxi skirt. 

Ashley James went against the grain of the day, as she shunned the favoured all-white looks of the stars and instead wore a pink slip dress with a white blazer.  

Rachel Stevens opted for a beach-style look, with a Bardot dress with a statement frill paired with a stone-coloured clutch bag and shoes. 

One Direction star Niall Horan was joined by his stunning girlfriend Amelia Woolley. 

Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood appeared at the event for the first time since stepping back as a commentator and now acting as guest. 

She has traditionally provided weather updates throughout the Championships yet will be absent from screens after stepping down from her role on BBC Breakfast in April following a 28 year career in the field. 

Her replacement Isa Guha paid tribute to Carol minutes into Wimbledon’s opening coverage, saying: ‘Now, this is normally the time in the show that we head across to Carol Kirkwood for a British weather update, especially here in the sunshine… 

‘It would have been great to see her, but after 28 years on BBC Breakfast, Carol has moved on. So, we wish you all the best, Carol. Hopefully you’ve got your feet up on the sofa with a cup of tea to enjoy the tennis this week.’ 

Confirming Carol’s replacements, Isa continued: ‘Of course, there isn’t one presenter who could replace Carol, so we’re going to have a selection of BBC weather’s finest over the two weeks, including today with Matt Taylor.

‘Welcome along, Matt. How is it looking today, and for the rest of the fortnight?’

Pointless star Alexander Armstrong looked stylish in a blue suit as he arrived hand in hand with his wife Hannah.

Wimbledon have told fans to stop coming down to the queue on opening day after enormous numbers of hopefuls descended in the hope of grabbing a ticket.

The famous Wimbledon queue was visibly heaving and it has been confirmed that 10,000 people were there by 8.30am.

Many of those queuing overnight will have been planning on grabbing a No1 Court ticket to watch Emma Raducanu – but those hopes were dashed by the British No1’s late-night withdrawal on Sunday after a scan revealed she suffered a stress fracture.

Jannik Sinner will start his title defence against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanović in the first match on Centre Court.

Sabalenka also begins her campaign against Teodora Kostovic.

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, is also in action on an opening day and starts his latest bid for a 25th grand slam title against China’s Wu Yibing.