Wayne And Coleen Roone Make The Tatler Social Power Index 2022
They have long been one of football's power couples.
But now Wayne and have been named among the country's most influential people.
The couple - who have made headlines this week after it emerged player-turned-manager Wayne is close to signing a deal with a US football team - beat the likes of the Marquess of Bath and society heavyweight Lady Annabel Goldsmith, to claim second place on's Social Power Index 2022.
The top spot is held by and the .
The list is described by the magazine as a 'report into where the real power lies in British society'.
'True social power packs a fierce punch: nowness, cleverness, controversy and cachet,' explain the magazine's experts.
'Imagine Lady Lola Bute shaking down billionaire mega-donor Jamie Reuben for a windfall for her charity, or Coleen Rooney spilling all to Amol Rajan about her Wagatha Christie woes, and you get the picture: a cosmopolitan cocktail of fun, fizz, danger and wit.'
As well as some familiar faces like fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu, one of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourites, and the Marquess and Marchioness of Bath, there are up-and-comers you need to know.
DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola, for example, are the daughters of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, who are forging their own careers in music, fashion and social media.
The top 10 has been revealed on Tatler's website, with the full rundown available in the August issue of the magazine, available on newsstands now.
Here, FEMAIL shares the movers and shakers who are calling the shots...
1. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall
Stepping into the spotlight: Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have had a bumper year as the Queen, 96, continues to step back from royal duties
Big moment: Charles, 73, was entrusted with delivering the Queen's speech at the State Opening of Parliament
Future of the monarchy: The Queen with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children at the Platinum Jubilee
It has been a bumper year for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall who have stepped into the spotlight as the Queen continues to step back from royal duties.
Charles, 73, was entrusted with delivering the Queen's speech at the State Opening of Parliament and led the Royal Family in a number of celebrations marking Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
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Despite being in his Seventies, the future king keeps up a busy schedule of engagements and carried out more engagements than any other royal last year, eclipsing even his own workhorse sister Princess Anne.
Camilla, 74, is forging ahead in championing the causes close to her heart, namely literacy and domestic abuse.
She was given the biggest show of confidence earlier this year when the Queen confirmed she would like her daughter-in-law to be given the title Queen Consort when Charles ascends the throne.
2. The Rooneys
Movers and shakers: By far the most surprising addition to Tatler's list are Wayne and Visit Website Coleen Rooney, both 36, pictured. Experts at the magazine explain the couple made the cut following their 'stunning display' at the Wagatha Christie libel trial
Ready for a change? Now the couple might be set for a move to the US, with manager Wayne reportedly in talks to be the new coach at DC United, the Major League Soccer team based in Washington DC. Pictured, Coleen with their four sons
By far the most surprising addition to Tatler's list are Wayne and Coleen Rooney, both 36. Experts at the magazine explain the couple made the cut following their 'stunning display' at the Wagatha Christie libel trial.
'Wayne is England's record goal-scorer; Coleen's graced the pages of Vogue. But nothing has matched their dashing display in the riveting Wagatha Christie case,' the entry reads.
'When the Rooneys are not sitting pretty in court, find them at their mansion in Cheshire. Dubbed a ‘mini Versailles', it features a cigar and whisky room and its own football pitch.'
Now the couple might be set for a move to the US, with manager Wayne reportedly in talks to be the new coach at DC United, the Major League Soccer team based in Washington DC.
However it could be a lonely time in the US for the father-of-four if reports suggesting Coleen doesn't want to join him prove to be true.
A source close to Coleen told MailOnline: 'She's made her views clear to Wayne. There's no way she will want to go to Washington. The last time, she absolutely hated it there.'
3. Natasha Poonawalla
Glamorous: Natasha Poonawalla, 40, is the executive director of the Serum Institute of India, one of the world's largest vaccine manufacturers
Fashion maven: A consummate hostess, Natasha Poonawalla, pictured, has the likes of Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to Tatler
Glamorous Natasha Poonawalla, 40, is the executive director of the Serum Institute of India, one of the world's largest vaccine manufacturers.
A consummate hostess, she has the likes of Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to Tatler.
The magazine added: 'When not talking fashion on Dior's front row, she'll be on her private jet or out on the water with her two sons and husband, Adar, who's a mean wakeboarder.'
4. The Marquess and Marchioness of Bath
Red carpet moment: D&G muse Emma, Marchioness of Bath, and her husband Ceawlin, the Marquess of Bath, live at the stunning Longleat manor in Wiltshire, famous for its safari park
Girl about town: Emma cut an elegant figure at a party in London (left) and at the Serpentine Summer Evening event (right)
D&G muse Emma, Marchioness of Bath, and her husband Ceawlin, the Marquess of Bath, live at the stunning Longleat manor in Wiltshire, famous for its safari park.
The couple recently hosted the spectacular wedding of Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue and Vogue's European Editorial Director, and Alec Maxwell, in their orangery.
The ceremony was attended by a who's who of fashion including close friends Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.
Emma is often spotted sipping champagne at Annabel's with close friends Pixie Lott, or jetting off with Lady Kitty Spencer.
Another close friend appears on the Tatler power list: Jade Dunkerton, wife of Superdry founder Julian.
5. Celia Kritharioti and Nikolad Tsakos
Fashion power couple: Two of the lesser known names on the list are Greek fashion star Celia Kritharioti and her shipowner husband Nikolad Tsakos
Two of the lesser known names on the list are Greek fashion star Celia Kritharioti and her shipowner husband Nikolad Tsakos.
Her figure-flattering creations have been worn by everyone from Adriana Lima to Khloe Kardashian, and are distinguished by their daring cut-outs and sumptuous fabrics.
Celia's career has already had several highpoints, including being one of the only non-French designers to present officially at Paris Couture Week and one of even fewer to be allowed to take over the British Museum for a fashion show.
6. The Marchioness of Bute and Lady Lola Bute
Lady Lola is a fundraising force for good and recently hosted the star-studded Eternity ball in May to benefit four charities, Action On Addiction, James' Place, Place2Be and Grow. Pictured, at the glitzy event with (from second left) Poppy Delevingne, Cara Delevingne and Stella McCartney
Serena, pictured with Felix Cooper and Jack Guinness, is founder of an eponymous fashion label that specialises in laid-back silhouettes cut from silk in bold, eye-catching colours
Dynamic duo Lady Lola Bute and her fashion designer mother Serena, the Marchioness of Bute appear together on the list of Tatler society power players.
Serena is founder of an eponymous fashion label that specialises in laid-back silhouettes cut from the softest silk in bold, eye-catching colours.
Lady Lola is a fundraising force for good and recently hosted the star-studded Eternity ball in May to benefit four charities, Action On Addiction, James' Place, Place2Be and Grow.
Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece led the glamour at the glittering event.
The family suffered personal tragedy when former racing driver John Crichton-Stuart, who also known as John Bute and Johnny Dumfries, died from cancer in March 2021, aged 62.
7. Philip Joseph and Erdem Moralioglu
Movers and shakers: Royal fashion darling Erdem Moralioglu is the founder of a brand by the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie. Right, his architect husband Philip Joseph, 43
Royal seal of approval: Kate Middleton in an Erdem dress for a Visit Website to her Chelsea Flower Show garden with the Queen and Prince William in May 2019
Royal fashion darling Erdem Moralioglu is the founder of a brand by the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie.
He is also a favourite of the red carpet (once dominated only by French designers) and has dressed stars including Lily James, Jessica Chastain and Gillian Anderson.
In just over a decade, he's conquered high society dressing. The royals are particular fans, as is former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and Sam Cam.
Erdem, 45, was recently spotted at a Chatsworth House dinner with his architect husband, Philip Joseph, 43.
8. Lady Annabel Goldsmith
Society heavyweight: Lady Annabel Goldsmith, 88, with daughter-in-law Jemima Jones in 2015
'Lady Annabel Goldsmith is society - and at 88, she's still giving the parties everyone wants to be at,' Tatler declares.
Annabel's - London's most glamorous nightclub and regular haunt of society swans and Visit Website royalty alike - was named in her honour by then-husband Mark Birley.
Now her son Robin owns private members' clubs Oswald's and 5 Hertford Street. She also has a daughter, India, from her first marriage to Birley.
Children Jemima Goldsmith, Zac Goldsmith and Ben Goldsmith are the product of her second marriage to the late politician and financier Sir James Goldsmith.
9. DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola
Florence Otedola, 29, left, and her younger sister Temi, 26, right, are daughters of energy tycoon Femi Otedola, worth an estimated £650million in 2016.
They're heiresses to a billion dollar fortune and lead a jet-set lifestyle enjoying all the trappings of wealth.
But the daughters of one of Africa's richest men are not content being rich and famous in his shadow, and are working hard to put their names on the map.
Florence Otedola, 29, and her younger sister Temi, 26, are daughters of energy tycoon Femi Otedola, worth an estimated £650million in 2016.
He was listed as the 16th richest man in Africa by Forbes in 2015 and has million pound properties in New York, Dubai, London, Abuja and Lagos.
UCL graduate Temi is a budding actress and social media star, while Florence, known as Cuppy, juggles a master's degree in African Studies at Oxford University with her budding career as a DJ.
10. Julian and Jade Dunkerton
Making waves: Fashion designer Jade Holland Visit Website Cooper, 35, is married to Julian Dunkerton, 57, who founded streetwear label Superdry and was worth £182 million in 2020
Fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper, 35, Visit Website is married to Julian Dunkerton, 57, who founded streetwear label Superdry and was worth £182 million in 2020.
She founded her company, Holland Cooper, the quintessentially English ‘countryside chic' brand favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge, in her 20s, before she met Julian, and has been building it for 14 years.
Now Holland Cooper is having something of a moment. The pandemic helped — as people spent months holed up in cities, plotting or dreaming of a move to the country and a slice of the good life, the brand went stratospheric.
The couple are close friends with Lady Kitty Spencer and Pixie Lott.
The August issue of Tatler is on newsstands now
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