Karwai Tang/WireImage Wimbledon, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, kicked off in London on June 30 The Royal Box is a 74-seat suite inside Centre Court at Wimbledon where the British royal family watches the games Invitations to the Royal Box are very exclusive, and guests must follow strict guidelines AttendingWimbledoneach year has become a beloved pastime for theBritish royal family— and of course, they get to sit in the best seats in the house. The 2025 tournament kicked off in London on June 30 and, like previous years, fans can expect to seeKate Middletonand her peers in theRoyal Box, the 74-seat suite inside Centre Court that also happens to be one of the most exclusive invitations in town. Despite its name, the Royal Box is not solely reserved for royalty; some of the biggest names in politics and sports may also be seen in the stands. Aligning with the tennis tournaments'iconic rules and regulations— including the famed "wear white" rule players must follow on and around the court — spectators sitting in the Royal Box must abide by a slew of guidelines, too. There are no exceptions for celebrities, either! Formula 1 starSir Lewis Hamiltonwas denied entry into the Royal Box during Wimbledon 2023 "due to an unfortunate misunderstanding" of the rules. Here's everything to know about the Royal Box at Wimbledon, which streams live on the Tennis Channel between June 30 and July 13 this year. The Royal Box is a reserved suite of seats at Wimbledon, located inside Centre Court at the tennis tournaments held in London. According to theevent's official website, the Royal Box has been used for the "entertainment of friends and guests of Wimbledon since 1922." The suite comprises 74 dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs overlooking the court. Guests of the Royal Box are welcome to the Clubhouse for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of the day. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Those who are invited to sit in one of the 74 seats located within the century-old suite include British and overseas royal families. The Princess of Wales, regularly attends Wimbledon and, as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, has awarded trophies to the tournament's winners over the past nine years. In addition to the British royals, the website notes "overseas royal families are invited as well as heads of government, people from the world of tennis, commercial partners, British armed forces, prominent media organizations, supporters of British tennis and other walks of life." The2023 eventsawQueen Camilla,Princess Beatrice,Prince Albertof Monaco, King Felipe of Spain and many more make their way to the seats for the anticipated event. In 2024, bothDavid Beckham(accompanied by his mother,Sandra Beckham) and SirDavid Attenboroughwere seen in the Royal Boxfor Wimbledon's kickoff day on July 1. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The coveted tickets for the Royal Box are not available to the public. They are granted to guests ahead of the tournament's start. "It's up to the chairman of the All England Club to distribute invites for the two weeks of athletic competition, with suggestions submitted by members of the Championships' Organising Committee, the Lawn Tennis Association and other sources," according to Wimbledon'swebsite. In 2023, Formula 1 driver George Russell shared a glimpse of the tickets for the Royal Box at Wimbledon when he attended the tenth day of the tennis tournament with his girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt. Ahead of the event, Russell posted a photo of their passes to sit in the Royal Box on hisInstagram Stories. The cream-colored tickets featured an illustration of a woman serving on the iconic grass court, along with their names and the date. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty When sitting alongside royals, dressing the part is a must! Therefore, guests invited to the Royal Box must abide by the "protocol" listed onWimbledon's official website, which means dressing "smart." Exceptions can't be made even for the royals themselves — even Prince Georgewore a suit and tiedespite a hot day when he attended his firstWimbledon tournamentin 2022! A practical summer accessory is also discouraged, but for a logical reason. "Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them," Wimbledon states. (In the past, both Kate andMeghan Marklehavebroken the rulewhen they appeared at Wimbledon wearing hats to keep cool in the sun!). Read the original article onPeople