Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was banned from the Royal Box for today's Wimbledon final because he was wearing those gigantic diamond studs again – okay, it was actually because he wasn’t wearing a shirt and tie but while we’re at it, those earrings should be banned too.
Nicole Scherzinger’s ex 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 30-year-old driver was sent away by officials after turning up in Alfie Moon-inspired floral shirt.
Earlier in the day Hamilton posted a picture on Instagram showing his Royal Box invitation package, saying he was "honoured" to have received it.
Posting to Instagram, 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."
Men who are invited to the exclusive box on Centre Court must wear a jacket, tie and shoes.
A spokesman for Hamilton said: “Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding the dress code at Wimbledon, Lewis is very disappointed to have missed the men’s final.”
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) confirmed that Hamilton was absent from the Royal Box for the final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
A spokesman said: "If [Hamilton] was not adequately dressed you could infer that he would not have been let in, but we do not comment on our guests"
"If he came without a jacket, tie or shoes he would have had two choices - not staying or going to get some extra stuff."