Prince Louis, eight, joined his older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the event concluded this past weekend. The family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, attended various sporting events, with Louis making a notable public appearance alongside his brother and sister.
Prince George, who recently celebrated his 13th birthday, was seated next to his father, Prince William. The Princess of Wales, Catherine, wore a green blazer over a striped top and a pleated white skirt, accessorized with pearl drop earrings. The family was observed watching the netball semi-finals at The Hydro venue.
William and Kate, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, also met with Team Wales athletes and their families. Kate, who was recently named 'Best Dressed in Britain' by Tatler magazine for 2026, engaged with competitors.
The games featured a wide array of sports, including boxing, para athletics, sprint cycling, judo, athletics, and netball. A highly anticipated event was the Men's Mile race, where Scottish runner Josh Kerr was set to compete after recently setting a new world record. Kerr's performance was anticipated against fellow Scotsman Jake Wightman and Australian newcomer Cameron Myers.
Other members of the Royal Family were also present at the games. Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and vice patron of Commonwealth Sport, attended with his wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. They visited Team England at The Social Hub and spoke with athletes and staff. Princess Anne also attended the games, observing events such as hurdles, triple jump, and the decathlon.
The opening ceremony for the games featured a notable entrance by the King and Queen, reminiscent of a moment during the London 2012 Olympics. This year's games saw significant financial restructuring after Victoria, Australia, withdrew as host, leading Glasgow to reprise its role with alterations to the event's format. The Commonwealth Games, originating as the British Empire Games in 1930, faced challenges with athlete withdrawals prioritizing the European Championships. Additionally, for the first time in 72 years, the BBC did not cover the games, with TNT Sports holding the UK broadcast rights, making coverage accessible via an HBO subscription, and TalkSPORT covering radio broadcasts.
The Prince and Princess of Wales also dedicated time to meeting athletes supported by SportsAid, an organization for which Kate has served as patron since 2013. This initiative aims to empower emerging talent and provide behind-the-scenes experience at major events like the Commonwealth Games.