Wimbledon That perennial highlight of the British social calendar, with those iconic tennis whites, strawberries and cream, and tails Tickets for the prestigious tennis championships are as difficult as Glastonbury, perhaps even more difficult given the number of tickets and the ballot system. 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.
The Royal Box seats around 80 people and you can only get a seat 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: William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales, appear almost annually, and the Duke of Kent, who was AELTC’s Royal Patron before Kate took over the role. Heads of state, former tennis professionals, knights and dames of the field and other sporting big names have all been spotted on the chairs, which are ‘dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs’, according to the official website and boast an extra layer of padding and comfort than the fold-down plastic chairs that regular punters sit on for hours.
There is a strict dress code and protocol that must be followed and it is very smart. Lewis HamiltonFor example, who is known for his penchant for high fashion, off-the-runway baggy looks, he was previously removed from the box for breaching the dress code. A suit (or at least a suit jacket) is required, as well as a tie. Golfer Rory McIlroy grabbed the attention of onlookers when he donned his green Masters jacket for the occasion. As for hats, they are a strict no-no, as they can obscure the vision of anyone sitting in the back row. But the Duchess of Sussex Holding 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; By invitation only, these coveted seats are free. And for those invited, the hospitality is also very special. Lunch is a delicious range of hot and cold dishes, and guests are welcomed with tea and special Wimbledon chocolates.
