The Wimbledon Championships are well underway, with over 500,000 fans expected to pass through the gates of The All England Lawn Tennis Club by the end of the two-week tournament. Fans pay to watch top players like reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic, women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and British favourite Emma Raducanu. The famous Wimbledon Queue draws large crowds seeking day-of-play premium tickets.
Who Sits in the Royal Box?
This year, the Princess of Wales and the Duke of Kent have led the royal turnout, joined by A-listers including Sir David Beckham, Dame Mary Berry, Taron Egerton, Fiona Shaw, and Niall Horan. These prestigious guests are seated in the Royal Box, located at the South End of Centre Court, which features around 80 green Lloyd Loom chairs.
Do Royal Box Guests Pay?
Guests in the Royal Box pay nothing to watch the championships. The seats are filled by invitation only from the Chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), currently Deborah Jevans. According to the AELTC, invitations are extended to members of the Royal Family, tennis officials, sponsors, and notable figures from various fields.
How to Get a Similar Experience
For fans wishing to watch from a similar viewing level, Wimbledon debenture tickets offer access to premium seats on Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Prices start from £2,200 and can reach £9,500 for the men's final. These tickets are sold on the secondary market and provide entry to the same exclusive areas as the Royal Box.
