The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their three children to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow to watch the Commonwealth Games netball semifinals. The family observed New Zealand defeat England 61-54, followed by a tight 46-45 victory for Jamaica over Australia. Known locally as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, the royal couple engaged with athletes, volunteers, and staff at the venue.
Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte spent time interacting with members of Team Scotland, capturing photos with the squad despite the team’s recent exit from the tournament. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis also shared moments with Finnie, the official Games mascot. The results from the match mean New Zealand and Jamaica will face off for the gold medal, while England prepares to play Australia for the bronze.
Glasgow took on hosting duties for these Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to budget constraints. The event featured a wide range of sports and a notable focus on para-sports. As the competition concludes, the arena will be converted from a sports court to a concert stage within six hours for the closing ceremony. This finale will feature performances by Simple Minds and various Scottish artists, along with a symbolic handover to Ahmedabad, India, the host city for the 2030 centenary Games.
