Judy Murray has revealed she "feels sorry" for male guests in Wimbledon's Royal Box due to the strict dress rules they must follow.
Speaking on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery on Virgin Radio UK, the tennis coach and mother of Andy and Jamie Murray explained the challenging conditions men face.
She said: "It's really tough when the sun comes round because there's no escape."
"It's actually I think worse for the guys because they have to wear a jacket and tie and they're not allowed to take the jacket off unless the royalty in the box takes their jacket off first. That's the protocol."
Judy Murray has said she "feels sorry" for the men in the Royal Box
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The strict protocol extends beyond just wearing jackets in the heat.
Murray described the formal atmosphere that begins when guests arrive at approximately 11.30am for a champagne reception before proceeding to lunch in the All England Club's clubhouse.
David Beckham exemplified these rules during his appearance earlier this week.
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The former England captain maintained his jacket throughout his visit on Monday, despite having his arm in a sling following surgery.
Beckham had flown in overnight from Atlanta, where his Inter Miami team had been eliminated from the Club World Cup, to attend the opening day of The Championships.
Murray shared her experiences of the Royal Box's social aspects, describing how guests mingle without formal seating arrangements.
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She explained: "Well, you arrive usually around 11.30, so you go upstairs, they have a champagne reception, then you go in for lunch and you could be sitting beside absolutely anybody at lunch.
"There's no seating plan, it's just as you go into the room."
She recalled memorable encounters from previous visits. "The first year that I went I took my mum, of course, and we sat with Jack Nicklaus. I sat with a few years ago a lady who was the first female Spitfire pilot.
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"I mean it's just you could be with absolutely anybody and the stories are fascinating."
The Royal Box has attracted numerous celebrities during this year's Championships.
Alongside Beckham, former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate and cricket legend Stuart Broad were spotted on Monday, with Beckham and Broad wearing nearly identical outfits.
Wednesday's attendance proved particularly star-studded.
Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena appeared with his wife Shay Shariatzadeh, whilst Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl attended with wife Jordyn.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo, fresh from headlining Glastonbury, wore a red-and-white gingham dress and was accompanied by boyfriend Louis Partridge.
Other notable guests included former England football manager Roy Hodgson, current England coach Thomas Tuchel, Olympic diver Tom Daley, golfer Tommy Fleetwood, and couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.
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