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As Wimbledon gets underway this week, plenty of famous faces - some royal - will be seen in the crowd as the world's best tennis players go head to head.

Duchess of Cambridge, it's no surprise that Pippa Middleton and her mum Carole are usually treated to VIP seats in the Royal Box or the players' box at Wimbledon.READ: Why Zara and Mike Tindall once shunned the Royal Box at WimbledonHowever, the mother-daughter duo were once relegated to standard seats back in 2017 when they arrived too late for Andy Murray's match against Benoit Paire. Kate's younger sister and mother were pictured sitting separately, just outside of the players' box, which is usually reserved for athletes and their families, and VIP guests. WATCH: Kate Middleton's flawless courtside style at WimbledonThe change of seating plan didn't dampen Pippa and Carole's spirits, as the tennis lovers were pictured chatting and laughing after the match with a few of Pippa's friends.READ: Carole Middleton surprises as she wears same dress as daughter KateSHOP: 13 best tennis outfits for women this summerIn 2015, Lewis Hamilton lost his place in Wimbledon's Royal Box after falling foul of the strict dress code, which requires men to wear a jacket and tie.  Carole Middleton and daughter Pippa arrived late to a Wimbledon match in 2017The Formula One champion, who wore a flowery shirt, was turned away from the men's singles final match owing to an "unfortunate misunderstanding regarding the dress code at Wimbledon," his spokesperson said.SEE: Emma Raducanu's most stylish momentsPippa's older sister Kate, 40, also previously revealed that she was once "banned" from Wimbledon.