WIMBLEDON, England — To be among the few who receive an invitation to watch tennis from one of the 74 seats in the royal box at Wimbledon’s Centre Court is akin to getting an acceptance letter from Hogwarts.
“There is a view, amongst those who have attended the royal box, that it is one of the most special experiences in sport,” said Alexandra Willis, the head of communications for the All England Club. “It’s because of the fact that it’s by invitation only — you can’t just decide it’s something you want to attend.”
The oak-lined royal box sits right behind the south baseline of the court, clearly visible to spectators and cameras.