Richard Curtis in Wimbledon Royal Box after objecting to Barclays’ sponsorship

Richard Curtis has taken a seat in Wimbledon’s Royal Box after objecting to Barclays’ sponsorship (Ian West/PA)

Love Actually director Richard Curtis has taken a seat in the Royal Box on Wimbledon’s Centre Court after he signed a letter asking tournament organisers to remove Barclays as sponsors of the competition.

Curtis, 66, signed a letter to Sally Bolton – chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) – objecting to the bank on climate change grounds ahead of the event kicking off on Monday.