Princess Charlotte, 11, has joined a top-flight netball team that competes across the country, continuing a strong sporting tradition within the Royal Family, particularly that of her mother, Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
The young royal, who celebrated her eleventh birthday in May, participates in an out-of-school netball league. Sources indicate that the level of competition requires travel for away matches, involving parents in the logistics of getting their children to games.
Princess Charlotte recently demonstrated her interest in the sport by attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with her parents and siblings, Prince George, 13, and Prince Louis, eight. She was seen watching netball matches, including the semi-final between Australia and Jamaica and a match between England and New Zealand. Following one of these matches, Charlotte posed for photographs with the Scotland netball team.
The Princess of Wales has a well-documented history of athletic involvement. During her time at Marlborough College, she captained the hockey team and has participated in various sports events. In 2023, Catherine mentioned helping Princess Charlotte with netball shooting practice. England netball player Ama Agbeze noted that while Catherine had played netball herself, the lower net used for younger players made it a different experience.
Catherine's own sporting endeavors include playing volleyball in high heels at a charity event, participating in rugby drills, cricket in Pakistan, and hitting tennis balls with player Emma Raducanu. She has also been photographed engaging in rugby at Twickenham.
Sources suggest that parents of Charlotte's teammates are curious about the possibility of the Prince and Princess of Wales attending matches, noting the down-to-earth nature of the commitment involved, including early starts and long drives.