Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is set to make a much-anticipated return to Wimbledon's centre court tomorrow. The royal, who is currently recovering from cancer, is sure to delight fans with her reappearance in which she will present the trophy to either Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final. However, she won't be present today, and instead, Wimbledon chairwoman Debbie Jevans will award the women's champion trophy on Kate's behalf to either Jasmine Paolini or Barbora Krejcikova.
However, there are certain strict rules that Kate will need to adhere to when she occupies her seat in the royal box, the Mirror reports. While most spectators scramble to find their own seats, a select few are invited to watch the match from Centre Court's Royal Box. This coveted spot is often graced by sporting legends and royalty, including Prince William and Kate Middleton.
However, not all tennis aficionados get the opportunity to experience the exclusive Box. Entry is strictly by invitation only, and only the biggest stars secure one of the 74 luxury seats. Once inside, esteemed guests must abide by a very strict set of rules.
Although one Royal tradition has been discarded in recent years, Wimbledon still prides itself on its heritage, and guests are expected to respect protocol. The Royal Box, which dates back to 1922, has been used to entertain friends and guests of Wimbledon ever since. To sit in one of the iconic green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs at the All England Club, .