Lewis Hamilton is BARRED from Centre Court's Royal Box because he wasn't wearing a jacket and tie

  • Hamilton was due to sit alongside stars to watch Novak Djokovic win title
  • He had taken picture saying he was 'honoured' to have Royal Box invitation
  • But he turned up in a floral shirt, camel-coloured suede shoes and a hat
  • He later posted picture of himself watching the final from a hospitality area

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was banned from the Royal Box for today's Wimbledon final because he was not wearing a shirt and tie.

Hamilton was due to sit alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Anna Wintour to watch Novak Djokovic clinch his third Wimbledon title following a nail-biting final against Roger Federer.

But the driver was sent away by officials after turning up in a rather colourful ensemble, which included a bright floral shirt.

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Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton (pictured left and right) was banned from the Royal Box for today's Wimbledon final because he was not wearing a shirt and tie

The 30-year-old, who was also wearing camel-coloured suede shoes and a hat, later posted a picture of himself on Instagram watching the men's final from a hospitality area inside centre court.

Earlier in the day, Hamilton had posted a photo showing his Royal Box invitation package, saying he was 'honoured' to have received it.

He wrote: 'On my way to Wimbledon to watch the final. Honoured to have been invited to watch the men's finals from the Royal Box.'   

A Wimbledon spokesman said: 'If he was not adequately dressed you could infer that he would not have been let in, but we do not comment on our guests.

 Hamilton had posted a picture of his SW19 invitation on Instagram, but was not allowed to enter 

Earlier in the day, Hamilton had posted a picture on Instagram showing his Royal Box invitation package, saying he was 'honoured' to have received it

The 30-year-old, who was wearing a floral shirt, camel-coloured suede shoes and a hat, later posted another picture of himself on Instagram watching the men's final from a hospitality area 

The 30-year-old, who was wearing a floral shirt, camel-coloured suede shoes and a hat, later posted a picture of himself on Instagram watching the men's final from a hospitality area inside centre court

'If he came without a jacket, tie or shoes he would have had two choices - not staying or going to get some extra stuff.' 

Men who are invited to the exclusive box on Centre Court must wear a jacket, tie and shoes. 

An All England Club spokesman said: 'We can confirm that he is not in the Royal Box but won't comment any further.'   

A spokesman for Hamilton said: 'Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding dress code at Wimbledon, Lewis is very disappointed to have missed the men's final.'  

Hamilton was due to sit alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Anna Wintour to watch Novak Djokovic clinch his third Wimbledon title following a nail-biting final against Roger Federer 

Hamilton was due to sit alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Anna Wintour to watch Novak Djokovic clinch his third Wimbledon victory following a nail-biting final against Roger Federer 

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was crowned Wimbledon champion today for the third time, beating Roger Federer in a nail-biting final

World Number One Novak Djokovic was crowned Wimbledon champion today for the third time, beating Roger Federer in a nail-biting final

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