Kensington Palace has confirmed: Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children are attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Kensington Palace has confirmed: Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children are attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children are attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow today, where they will engage with athletes and volunteers. The royal family is expected to watch various sporting events, including netball and cycling, on the penultimate day of the competition.

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Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children are attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow today. The royal family will engage with athletes and volunteers, and they are expected to watch various sporting events, including netball and cycling.167

The couple, styled as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will take in events on the second-to-last day of competition. They are set to meet young athletes supported by the Team England Futures initiative, which aims to provide promising competitors with insights to prepare for future games.

The royal family was spotted at the netball semi-finals, and they are also expected to meet athletes whose careers have been empowered by the charity SportsAid, which Kate has supported since 2013. The Games have seen strong royal attendance, with the King and Queen present at the opening ceremony, reminiscent of the 2012 London Olympics.235

William previously interacted with Team Wales athletes, including para bowlers and weightlifters, showcasing the royal family's commitment to supporting sports and young talent.

The royal presence at the Commonwealth Games highlights their ongoing support for sports and community engagement, as they continue to inspire the next generation of athletes.

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“The family were seen at netball semi-finals on the penultimate day, while William and Kate are expected to meet volunteers and athletes and watch cycling in the velodrome later on Saturday. Kate has been patron of SportsAid since 2013, and the couple will also meet emerging talent from Team England Futures.”
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