Prince William and Kate attend Glasgow Commonwealth Games with three children
Prince William and Kate paused their summer break to join Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, marking a rare family outing.
On August 1, Prince William and Kate Middleton interrupted their summer vacation to accompany their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 44-year-old couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, made the siblings' inaugural public engagement in the country, greeting Team Wales competitors and their families. Their visit also included a stop at SportsAid, the youth sports charity patronized by Kate since 2013, highlighting its role in nurturing emerging athletes.
This low-key family appearance follows earlier summer outings, notably the Wimbledon final where the children watched Jannik Sinner defeat Alexander Zverev and Kate presented the trophies. Other senior royals, including Princess Anne and Prince Edward, also attended the Games, which were relocated from Victoria, Australia, and opened by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Glasgow’s Hydro Stadium.
Why it matters
The royal family's public presence at a major sporting event underscores their support for youth sport and draws global attention to the Games.
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