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Previously, players bowed or curtsied to members of the Royal Family seated in the Royal Box upon entering or leaving Centre Court. In YEAR ______ , however, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, decided to discontinue the tradition.
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2003
💡 Explanation:
The tradition of players bowing or curtsying to the Royal Family in the Royal Box was discontinued in 2003 by the Duke of Kent, who serves as President of the All England Club. This decision was part of modernizing Wimbledon's traditions. Option A correctly identifies 2003 as the year this tradition ended.