The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
Photo: The Royal Household
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie joined athletes and spectators at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, celebrating the first time the championships are being held in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, visited the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham this week. The couple joined athletes and spectators at Alexander Stadium to celebrate the first time the championships are being held in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess followed the competitions from the stands at Alexander Stadium. Photo: The Royal Household
From the stands, the couple watched the action up close, in the company of, among others, Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics and himself a double Olympic champion over 1500 metres.
Prince Edward in good spirits with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Photo: The Royal Household
Full speed on the blue track at Alexander Stadium. Photo: The Royal Household
The Duke and Duchess also took their time greeting young athletes and the many volunteers who keep the championships running.
Duchess Sophie chatting with volunteers. Photo: The Royal Household
The couple met volunteers and organisers during the visit. Photo: The Royal Household
The visit concluded with a group photo on the track together with young athletes, volunteers and representatives of the organisers.
The Duke and Duchess gathered with young athletes and volunteers at Alexander Stadium. Photo: The Royal Household