Duke of Kent Fumes as Meghan Markle Excludes Pippa and Carol Middleton from Wimbledon’s Royal Box

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has caused quite a stir at this year's Wimbledon tournament.

Reports have emerged that Pippa and Carol Middleton, the sister and mother of Kate Middleton, were denied access to the prestigious Royal Box and instead had to sit with the regular spectators.

This move has infuriated the Duke of Kent, who serves as the patron of Wimbledon.

For years, the Middletons have been regular attendees of the Centre Court's Royal Box, just like the late Princess Diana.

According to Wimbledon etiquette, as members of the Royal Family, they should have access to the 74 seats in the Royal Box, along with those invited by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Last year, celebrities such as Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, and Andrew Garfield, as well as Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman, were seen enjoying the tennis from this exclusive area.

However, in 2019, Carol and Pippa were denied entry into the Royal Box, despite their rightful place.

This was reportedly due to Meghan Markle's request or that of her security team, as she was accompanied by her close friends Genevieve Hillis and Lindsay Roth.

The Duchess and her friends were surrounded by rows of empty seats, leading to speculation that they had requested an extra layer of privacy.

The Wimbledon Tennis Championships are known for their traditions and high expectations, attracting a large number of spectators.

During her time as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle took the unusual step of clearing out numerous spectators from the area surrounding her seat, creating a cordon sanitaire.

If she had been appropriately dressed, she could have sat in the Royal Box.

However, she chose to remove paying spectators instead, assuming that people wanted to be near her, which couldn't be further from the truth.

One incident that drew attention was when a man was stopped from taking a picture.

He clarified that he was taking a selfie and Meghan was not in it.

This incident occurred in a general seating area to watch a match featuring Serena Williams.

In this area, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, without assigned seats.

It appears that Meghan's staff arrived hours in advance to reserve seats, resulting in three dozen fans being unable to enter the stadium, including Pippa and Carol Middleton.

Meghan seemed to feel entitled to have a specific area all to herself, without clearing out the ticket holders in that section.

This move was seemingly made to ensure clear and unobstructed pictures of her could be taken by reporters, photographers, Wimbledon cameras, and other attendees.

Whatever the reason behind it, Meghan's actions clearly showed a disregard for the people who had paid for their seats.

In contrast, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has often chosen not to sit in the Royal Box and instead sat with regular ticket holders.

However, she never cleared anyone out of their seats.

Body language expert Judy James has also observed signs of tension between Meghan and Kate at the 2018 and 2019 Wimbledon tournaments.

Their body language suggested a strained relationship, with forced smiles and a lack of relaxed fun or signs of a deeper friendship.

It is evident that Meghan's exclusion of Pippa and Carol Middleton from the Royal Box has caused a rift and strained relationships within the Royal Family.

As this year's Wimbledon tournament unfolds, it remains to be seen how this situation will develop and whether it will impact the dynamics between the Duchess of Sussex and other members of the royal household.