Full Breakdown
Prince William and Kate Take Their Children to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
8/4/2026, 12:43:57 PM
Family Day at the Games
On August 1, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the penultimate day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The family watched netball, cycling and judo from the stands of the Hydro Arena and later visited Wales House, where they received Welsh-dragon plush toys and cycling outfits. While former Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy greeted them at the velodrome, Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones asked the children if they wanted to see their parents on a tandem bike in the velodrome later that day.
Background & Context
This outing marked the first public appearance of all three Wales children in Scotland. George and Charlotte had previously attended Wimbledon and the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, while Louis’s only earlier public engagement was a volunteering role in May 2023. The visit also coincided with the royal family’s summer break and followed King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s opening-ceremony appearance on July 23.
Timeline
- March 20 – William rode a tandem with radio host Greg James during the halfway point of a charity ride for Comic Relief.
- July 22 – The couple shared a never-before-seen photograph of George to mark his 13th birthday.
- August 1 – Family attended the Games in Glasgow, participated in athlete meet-ups and responded to the tandem-bike question.
Data & Statistics
- Ages of the children: George 13, Charlotte 11, Louis 8.
- Education: George will begin secondary studies at Eton College in September; the boarding school’s tuition is around $84,400 per year.
- Cost of the family’s outing: merchandise such as souvenir teddies and bucket hats was provided to the children by Team Wales.
Official Statements & Responses
Both remarks were made during a light-hearted exchange with Gethin Jones.
On-the-Ground Reports
Children’s reactions were captured by multiple outlets: George’s one-word refusal, Louis’s playful update of Wales’s medal-count board, and Charlotte’s comment that she “loves gymnastics and ballet.” Prince Louis later told reporters, “Louis, you’re perfecting your handstand at the moment.” Prince George added, “A bit… But Charlotte says I’m not very good.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Louis, you’re perfecting your handstand at the moment” — Prince Louis
- “A bit... But Charlotte says I’m not very good.” — Prince George
What’s Next
George is slated to start at Eton College in September, joining his father’s educational path. The family is expected to reconvene with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands later this summer.
