Princess Charlotte steals show at Commonwealth Games as young royal joins William and Kate

Princess Charlotte steals show at Commonwealth Games as young royal joins William and Kate
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Tom Evans

By Tom Evans


Published: 02/08/2022

- 14:12

Updated: 14/02/2023

- 10:47

Princess Charlotte grinned and pulled a selection of funny faces as she sat with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Commonwealth Games

Charlotte, 7, joined her mum and dad at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre to watch the swimming events.

She giggled, clapped and pulled a series of funny faces as the playful youngster delighted the Midlands crowd.


Prince William and Kate, visibly delighted in the company of their daughter, beamed with pride as they watched on.

At one point, Kate tenderly tucked locks of her hair behind her ear which had fallen from her plaits – while Charlotte stuck her tongue out.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on day five of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday August 2, 2022.
Princess Charlotte with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William
Jacob King

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on day five of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday August 2, 2022.
Princess Charlotte was visibly delighted with her parents
Jacob King

William and Kate arrived on Tuesday, shortly after the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children, Lady Louise and James.

Edward, who is vice patron of the Commonwealth Games, shared a joke with former prime minister Theresa May as he entered during the men’s 1,500m freestyle heats.

William, Kate and Charlotte arrived shortly after and sat in front of the Wessex family.

Kate, dressed in a white blazer and trousers, embraced Edward, Sophie and their children before taking her seat next to Charlotte.

The Duchess was pointing and explaining things to her daughter, while William held one of the official programmes.

The royals were cheering and applauding alongside the crowd for England swimmer Luke Turley.

After rolling her eyes following a comment from her dad, Charlotte then cracked a smile as Turley’s heat came to a close.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on day five of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday August 2, 2022.
Charlotte, Kate and William at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Jacob King

The Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte attending the Sandwell Aquatics Centre on day five of the the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Picture date: Tuesday August 2, 2022.
Princess Charlotte's antics stole the show
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