The Whole Wales Family at the Netball During the Commonwealth Games
Photo: The Royal Household
Prince William and Princess Catherine brought George, Charlotte and Louis to the netball semi-final between Australia and Jamaica in Glasgow, and the family met young athletes supported by SportsAid.
On Saturday 1 August, day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the whole Wales family appeared in the stands: Prince William and Princess Catherine brought all three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to the netball semi-final between Australia and Jamaica at The Hydro.
The family arrived at the arena to great excitement among volunteers and spectators. Photo: The Royal Household
Princess Charlotte and Prince George heading in with their parents. Photo: The Royal Household
Netball may be little known in Norway, but it is one of the truly big sports across the Commonwealth. The game resembles basketball: seven players per team score in a hoop without a backboard, but no one is allowed to dribble or run with the ball, it is all about quick passing. Australia and Jamaica are among the world's best teams, so the family were treated to a real heavyweight clash.
From their seats, the family of five followed the match closely, surrounded by athletes from the Scottish team.
The whole family in a row: Princess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince George and Prince William. Photo: The Royal Household
Good company in the stands, surrounded by Team Scotland athletes. Photo: The Royal Household
Prince Louis and Prince George were caught up in the match. Photo: The Royal Household
Mother and daughter followed the play closely. Photo: The Royal Household
During the visit, the family also met young athletes supported by the charity SportsAid, of which Princess Catherine has been Patron since 2013. Over the years, SportsAid has supported the careers of Sir Chris Hoy, Ellie Simmonds, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Tom Daley, among others.
The Princess has been SportsAid's Patron for over a decade. Photo: The Royal Household
A relaxed family day in the stands in Glasgow. Photo: The Royal Household
Heading out through the crowd, with Prince William keeping a steady hand on Prince Louis' back. Photo: The Royal Household