Prince William and Kate attend Commonwealth Games with their three children

Prince William and Princess Kate attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday, 1 August 2026, accompanied by their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—marking a rare public family outing during the second last day of the event. The royal couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, joined the public to watch netball semi-finals at the OVO Hydro, where New Zealand defeated England 61-54. The family also visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, engaging with athletes and spectators amid a scaled-down iteration of the Games.

The event, hosted in Glasgow for the second time in eight years after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to financial constraints, featured 215 medals across 10 sports and a record 47 para-sports events. William and Kate’s presence highlighted their continued involvement in sporting and cultural activities, with the couple meeting athletes, volunteers, and para-athletes such as gold medal-winning para powerlifter Mark Swan and gymnast Reuben Ward. At the velodrome, they sat one row behind Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris, while Princess Charlotte interacted with Team Scotland netball players who had previously lost to Uganda.

The royal family’s attire drew attention, with Kate appearing in an emerald-green blazer over a black-and-white striped sweater and a pleated ivory skirt, complementing Charlotte’s white-and-black polka dot dress. William wore a navy suit without a tie, while the children donned navy trousers and Polo button-downs. Prince Louis, 7, became a focal point for media coverage, with reports noting his “silly faces” that “stealed the show” during the event. The outing followed a recent family trip to Wimbledon, where the couple had brought George and Charlotte to the final day of the tournament.

Kate’s attendance at the Games came amid ongoing public interest in her health journey. Diagnosed with cancer in 2024, she confirmed her remission in January 2025 and recently completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, a mountaineering feat across England, Scotland, and Wales. The challenge, undertaken to raise awareness for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, was celebrated by her family, with her brother James Middleton posting messages of support. William accompanied their children to the base of the challenge to greet Kate upon her completion, underscoring the family’s shared commitment to charitable causes.

While William and Kate’s focus remained on the Commonwealth Games, King Charles III attended a separate event in the north of Scotland. The monarch participated in the Mey Highland Games, sipping a dram of whisky while watching traditional sports such as tug o’ war and caber tossing. Charles, who has served as Chieftain of the Mey Games since 2002, met competitors including firefighters and military veterans. The event, held annually at the John O’Groats showground, has grown significantly since its inception in 1970 and attracted around 2,000 attendees.

The royal family’s dual presence at the Games and the Highland Games highlighted their complex engagement with Scottish culture and community. At the Commonwealth Games, the couple’s visit underscored their role in supporting athletes and celebrating sporting achievements, while the King’s attendance at the Highland Games reflected longstanding traditions tied to Scotland’s heritage. Both events, though distinct in focus, reinforced the monarchy’s ongoing connection to public life and national identity.