The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday with their three children, Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight. It marked the first time the royal children have been publicly seen in Scotland, and was the first major sporting event for Louis.

The family spent the day at several venues, beginning with the netball semi-final at the Hydro Arena between Australia and Jamaica. The match was closely contested, with Jamaica clinching a place in the gold medal match by a one-point margin. While Louis appeared less impressed, the siblings showed enthusiasm later when engaging with the event mascot, Finnie, sharing high-fives and playful moments. The royals also mingled with volunteers and spectators gathered outside the arena.

During the visit, the family met several athletes, including para powerlifter Mark Swan, who won the first gold medal of the Games. William asked Swan to explain the weight he lifts in a way his children could understand, prompting the athlete to compare it to lifting a grand piano or 19 corgi dogs. The encounter amused the royal children, with William demonstrating the effort involved.

The group then proceeded to the velodrome, where they watched cycling events alongside notable athletes such as Sir Chris Hoy, Dame Laura Kenny, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. They also observed judo competitions before concluding their tour at Wales House in Glasgow’s city centre.

At Wales House, William and Catherine introduced their children to bronze medal-winning twin gymnasts Abigail and Emily Roper. The royals engaged in conversations about training routines and preparations for the Games, with Catherine inquiring about stretching, conditioning, and flexibility. The young royals shared insights into their own interests, with Charlotte describing her enjoyment of gymnastics, particularly floor routines, and ballet. George admitted to struggling with flexibility, eliciting laughter from the group.

The royal family met other medalists as well, including Scottish gymnast Reuben Ward, who expressed pride at being selected to meet the Prince of Wales. The visit was part of the penultimate day of the Games, which will conclude with a closing ceremony on Sunday.

Throughout the day, the family balanced moments of public engagement with lighthearted interactions, reflecting both the excitement of the sporting event and the informal atmosphere of their visit.