The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a sporty day out as they travelled to Birmingham to attend the Commonwealth Games where they were reunited with Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex – see the best photos
Last modified on Aug 02, 2022 16:09 BST Ainhoa Barcelona The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by their only daughter Princess Charlotte as they travelled to Birmingham on Tuesday to attend the 2022 Commonwealth Games.William and Kate took in the swimming at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, where they were joined by the Earl of Wessex, Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and his wife Sophie, who have been attending various events throughout the tournament.
Ahead of the Games, Edward released a heartfelt message, saying:"The waiting is over. The XXII Commonwealth Games is about to get underway and for the next 11 days all eyes will be on Birmingham and the West Midlands of England."To all athletes, officials, spectators and visitors I bid you a very warm welcome and thank you all for coming. It simply wouldn't be the great festival of sport it is without you.
It's designed to help participants understand how to perform at their best, how to handle the pressure and distractions associated with major Games, and how to make the most of the experience.She helped pin medals to the Team England medal board Tim Lawler, chief executive of Sports Aid, revealed during the engagement:"I did notice the Duke and the Duchess, as we were trying to do, include Charlotte in the conversations – we were very mindful of that and it was really very evident the Duke and Duchess were doing that to, I suppose, include her and reassure her.
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