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Wales royals bring three kids to Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Published 1 August 2026

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise family appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday, August 1, 2026, bringing their three children to a major sporting event for the first time in Scotland. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis joined their parents at the Hydro arena to watch the netball semifinal match between Australia and Jamaica, marking a rare public outing for the young royals outside of traditional ceremonial duties.

The family’s attendance was described as an unexpected break from their summer schedule. While Prince William and Catherine, who use the Scottish titles Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, were expected at the games, the presence of their children was not previously announced. The siblings were seen enthusiastically following the match from the stands, with George and Louis wearing collared shirts and Charlotte in a polka dot dress. Catherine wore a dark green blazer by Ralph Lauren.

Following the sporting action, William and Catherine were scheduled to meet with athletes from Team Wales and their families. They also planned to spend time with competitors supported by the charity SportsAid, which the...

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