Every Wimbledon broadcast eventually finds its way to the Royal Box. Between rallies, television cameras often focus on a row of familiar faces that can include royalty, Grand Slam champions, world leaders, actors and sporting icons.

The Royal Box is one of the most exclusive seats in sports. Here's who gets invited and the strict rules every guest must follow.

With cameras flashing between every game, the celebrity crowd rode the highs and lows of the tense match