India, July 14 -- Wimbledon isn't just about epic serves and tiebreaks - it's also about that iconic snack: strawberries and cream. Scroll through your Instagram feed during the tournament and you're bound to spot a celeb posing with a bowl of the sweet treat.

But have you ever wondered why this combo is so closely tied to Wimbledon? Well, it's a true courtside classic, this dreamy duo has been a part of The Championships since the very beginning.

The love story goes way back , we're talking royal history. Legend has it that Cardinal Thomas Wolsey first whipped up strawberries and cream for a feast in 1509 when King Henry VIII came to visit Hampton Court, just a short hop from where Wimbledon stands today.

Fast-forward a few centuries ...