Wimbledon That perennial highlight of the British social calendar is back again. Tickets for the prestigious tennis championships are as difficult as Glastonbury, the number of tickets and the ballot system to obtain them is also difficult. That is, unless you are one of the privileged few who have access to the famous Royal Box, a famous spot on Center Court that has seen. Royals (Of course) and major celebrities have rubbed shoulders in big-name matches that have been a championship staple for over 100 years.
There are 74 seats in the Royal Box and you can only get one if you are invited by the chairman of the All England Club, who takes suggestions from the Championship’s organizing committee. Lawn Tennis Association and other sources to whom seats should be offered. Royals are of course a common sight, mostly William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Kent who were Royal Patrons of the LTA before Kate took over the role. Heads of state, former tennis pros, knights and dames of the field and other sporting big names have been spotted on the 74 chairs, which according to the official website are “dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs”, and boast an extra level of comfort and comfort over the plastic chairs that punters regularly sit in for hours on end.
There is a strict dress code and protocol that must be followed and it is very smart. Lewis Hamilton, for example, who is known for his penchant for high fashion, off-the-runway baggy looks, has previously been removed from the box for breaching the dress code. A suit (or at least a suit jacket) is required, as well as a tie. As for hats, they are a strict no-no, as they can obscure the vision of anyone sitting in the back row. The Duchess of Sussex also had to hold on to her Panama hat on her first joint trip with sister-in-law Catherine. Straw hats will be allowed, as we saw the Princess of Wales wearing (it was Rather on the large side, incidentally!) But no feathered fascinators please.
The Royal Box is on the baseline at Center Court, offering an unparalleled view of every serve, rally and ace that takes place in tennis matches over the course of two weeks. It’s between seat blocks 201 and 212, with 301 and 318 at the back, so if you want to get as close to the Royal Box as possible, try to get in, as you can’t buy a ticket for the prestigious area. That’s the best thing about it; Being invitation-only, these coveted seats—which also get occupants into the clubhouse for lunch— Tea And drinks – are free.
Who’s in the Royal Box today at Wimbledon?
Celia Imrie, Sonali Deraniagala (centre) and Fiona Shaw (right) in the royal box on day two of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Tuesday June 30, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)Andrew Matthews – PA Images/Getty Images
