Overview
- Prince William visited Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain in Hanwell on Tuesday, played bowls with pupils and met five Team Wales athletes preparing for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- Team Wales leaders showed William the Glasgow 2026 gold, silver and bronze medals that include Braille descriptions for the first time to highlight accessibility for para-athletes and visually impaired fans.
- William shared photographs on Instagram, received gifts for his children and used the visit to promote Welsh language and culture linked to Team Wales’ build-up to the Games.
- Prince Harry spoke at the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House on Tuesday and continued Invictus advocacy during his UK trip while media reported he lost a £50m privacy claim against the Daily Mail publisher.
- Glasgow 2026 runs from July 23 to August 2 with Team Wales due to travel with 114 athletes including 22 para-athletes, and the royal visits signal different public emphases on grassroots engagement and veteran recovery in the run-up to the Games.