Prince William's Family Makes First Appearance in Scotland During Summer Break

JAKARTA - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis finally appeared with their parents in Scotland. The moment happened when Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

People reported Sunday, August 2, that the Prince and Princess of Wales took their three children to the sporting event on Saturday, August 1. George is now 13 years old, Charlotte 11 years old, and Louis 8 years old.

The appearance was the first official moment for the three of them to be seen in public in Scotland, according to The Telegraph and GB News.

The Commonwealth Games are a four-year sporting event that brings together athletes from Commonwealth countries. This year, the sports festival was held in Glasgow after the host was moved from Victoria, Australia, to Scotland.

Kate and William marked the family's visit with an Instagram post on August 1.

"What an amazing atmosphere at the Commonwealth Games today," they wrote, sharing a photo with their three children.

"Seeing world-class talent compete and witnessing the power of sport in bringing people together is truly special. Thank you to all involved for such a wonderful day," continued the Prince and Princess of Wales.

While in Scotland, William and Kate are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. In Glasgow, they spent some time with Team Wales athletes and their families.

The couple also visited SportsAid, an organization that helps young athletes. Kate has been a patron of the organization since 2013.

William and Kate usually spend part of the summer away from the public eye. That time is used to be with their three children during the school holidays.

They also often spend time at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. That place is where the British royal family gathers at the end of summer.

People noted that William and Kate's children do not often appear in public. However, George, Charlotte, and Louis occasionally take part in royal family events or attend sporting events with their parents.

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, William and Kate came with Princess Charlotte. At that time, Charlotte, who was 7 years old, had her first solo royal appearance with her parents.

Charlotte watches field hockey, swimming, and gymnastics. She also revealed that gymnastics is her favorite sport.

Earlier this summer, Charlotte and her brother, George, also accompanied William and Kate at Wimbledon to watch the men's singles final.

The family were absent without Prince Louis. They wore hats and fans as they watched Italian Jannik Sinner beat Germany's Alexander Zverev to retain the Wimbledon title.

Kate then took to the court to present the trophy as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

William and Kate are not the first members of the royal family to attend this year's Commonwealth Games. People said Princess Anne and Prince Edward had attended a number of matches on Thursday, July 30.

The two came with their respective spouses, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are held in a slimmer format than usual. Athletes from 74 Commonwealth countries compete in 10 sports.

The branches include 3x3 basketball, artistic gymnastics, athletics, lawn bowls, boxing, track cycling, judo, netball, swimming, and weightlifting.

Six branches also have adaptive sports numbers, namely 3x3 basketball, athletics, lawn bowls, track cycling, swimming, and powerlifting. Adaptive sports are competition numbers that are adjusted for disabled athletes.

King Charles and Queen Camilla opened the Commonwealth Games on July 23 at the Hydro Stadium. The two appeared on stage through the TARDIS, an iconic police box from the British science fiction series Doctor Who.

In his opening speech, King Charles praised the Commonwealth community which prepared the event through the 500-day Baton Relay. The Baton Relay is a symbolic baton relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games opening.

"Seeing the baton arrive in Scotland today, in all its glorious colours, carried by the inspiring athletes and para-athletes, reminds us once again that the Commonwealth is a unique and extraordinary family of nations," Charles said.

King Charles also expressed his gratitude to Glasgow, the athletes, organizers, volunteers, and all parties who made the event a reality.