This is the most exclusive section in tennis – and celebrities flock to it
And it means the star power at the grand slam is not restricted to the grasscourts.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club's royal box delivers a conga line of famous faces each English summer, from the royal family to Hollywood actors, music megastars and champions from other sports.
Only an invite from the club's chairperson Debbie Jevans will get you in – unless you're a member of the royal family.
This year's guest list has not disappointed. Ex-soccer star David Beckham, American actor Jessica Alba, singer Olivia Rodrigo and high-profile Australian actors Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Isla Fisher and Rebel Wilson have been among the famous attendees.
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Princess Beatrice attended the opening day of the championships with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and her mother Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
There is no confirmation yet on whether Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who is an avid tennis fan, will make a royal box appearance as she gradually returns to public duties after her recent cancer treatment.
Even the stars on-court can be dazzled by the who's who in the royal box.
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The Advertiser
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The Age
an hour ago
- The Age
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