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British royals at 2026 Commonwealth Games

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During the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, senior members of the British royal family made several public appearances. On July 30, Princess Anne and Prince Edward attended the athletics and para‑athletics programme on day seven, sitting together with Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and cheering Team England. After the event they toured the Games’ offices, meeting staff and reaffirming their long‑standing support for sport‑related charities. Two days later, Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, visited Glasgow on the penultimate day of the competition. Known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, they watched the netball semi‑final at the Hydro arena alongside their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—who made their first official appearance in Scotland. The family were seen seated in the stands, with the children cheering and interacting with spectators. After the match they met gold‑medal‑winning para‑powerlifter Mark Swan and gymnast Reuben Ward, visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and spent time with young competitors supported by the SportsAid‑backed Team England Futures programme. The royal couple arrived on 1 August 2026, the penultimate day, Their visit attracted large crowds and after extensive media coverage as the netball semi‑final they toured Games approached the Velodrome to observe track‑cycling events. Their visit highlighted closing ceremony the following day, underscoring the royal family’s role in promoting SportsAid‑backed athletes, including gold‑medal para‑powerlifter Mark Swan athletes and gymnast Reuben Ward. Organisers noted that the Games, moved indoors after a financial overhaul, featured a packed indoor‑focused programme of netball, boxing, judo and cycling and attracted thousands of spectators to Glasgow’s venues. cycling. Earlier in the Games, Prince Edward and Sophie visited Team England House, receiving a miniature “Glasgow cone” as a nod to local tradition. King Charles III opened the Games, featuring a memorable Tardis‑style entrance, and the Duke of Edinburgh attended as vice‑patron of Commonwealth Sport.

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