Inside Wimbledon's Royal Box dramas from 'boycott' by Duchess to Prince's F-bomb

dailystar.co.uk:

Royal Family have had their own VIP seats at Wimbledon for 100 years, during which time they have not been immune to drama. Centre Court's 74-seater Royal Box is reserved for only the most famous and influential Brits as well as heads of government home and abroad, to share with members of the firm.Until 2003 tennis stars had to bow or curtsey to members of the Royal Family sitting in the box of dark green wicker chairs which is now a tradition exclusively for The Queen or the Prince of Wales.READ MORE: Royals' favourite sports as Kate Middleton cheers on tennis at WimbledonEntering the Royal Box has not always proved so simple even for ticket-holding A Listers — just ask F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.As the patron of All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate Middleton is a familiar face down at SW19 but has had an alarming moment of her own caught on camera.

Other howlers at Centre Court involve TV viewers claiming her husband Prince William slipped out a foul-mouthed rant and the Duchess of Kent even boycotting the annual tournament.

Fans were concerned to see the Duchess of Cambridge rush out of the Royal Box last year and not return to the action until her mystery vanishing act was explained.During a match she was 'pinged' for being in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, forcing her to immediately head home to isolate at Kensington Palace.

As recently as Tuesday (July 5), William added to the eyebrow-raising events witnessed in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. TV viewers glued to the BBC's coverage of Cameron Norrie's quarter final against David Goffin, claim to have lipread the future king let loose in a sweary outburst.