How George And Charlotte Broke Wimbledon Rule Prohibited For Other Royals
Prince George and Princess Charlotte are enjoying a Centre Court five-set epic but they’ve broken a strict Wimbledon rule in the process.
The youngsters and their parents are watching Carlos Alcaraz take on mighty Novak Djokovic in the men’s final and it’s sure to be a five-hour classic.
But they’re not supposed to be there – and many have been quick to pick up on it at home.
Kids can attend the showcourts provided they stay quiet, but they are usually banned from the Royal Box.
The no children rule is a firm one, and has always been enforced – but for a few years now, an exception has been made for Royals.
They had better keep it a secret from Prince Louis when they finally get in, the five-year-old was not at all pleased that he was left at home while his family enjoyed their day at SW19.
Speaking to Ella Ottaway, Children, Young People and Families Coordinator at Wimbledon, their mother Kate said: “It’s Charlotte’s first time, George came last year.
“They’ve been eagerly watching. Charlotte you’ve been getting to grips with the scoring haven’t you.
It’s not the first time the rules have been bent after George watched last year’s final between Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.
He broke another rule that day – by declaring his support for the Serb.
Speaking to host Pandora Forsyth, royal correspondent Richard Palmer said: “Somebody shouted out to George about who he wanted to win [the match].
“He [George] appears to say he wanted Djokovic to win.”
It is well documented that in many areas, particularly politics, the royals have to hold a neutral stance, and it appears that their opinions at sports matches uphold the same rule.
It’s not the first time the rules have been bent after George watched last year’s final between Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.
He broke another rule that day – by declaring his support for the Serb.
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Speaking to host Pandora Forsyth, royal correspondent Richard Palmer said: “Somebody shouted out to George about who he wanted to win [the match].
“He [George] appears to say he wanted Djokovic to win.”
It is well documented that in many areas, particularly politics, the royals have to hold a neutral stance, and it appears that their opinions at sports matches uphold the same rule.
Then club chairman John Curry said in a statement: “Because of demand for space in the royal box, we also ask that, apart from children of the royal family, children are not invited as they exclude other worthy people from attending, many of whom contribute to tennis.”
Wearing a blue dress, Charlotte held Kate’s hand and walked ahead of George and William to reach the Players’ Lawn upon arriving at SW19 around noon.
They greeted Wimbledon staff, police dog Stella and British wheelchair doubles’ champion Gordon Reid.