The 2022 XXII Commonwealth Games are being held in Birmingham and members of the Royal Family will be present for multiple events from July 28th to August 8th, which we will all feature in this article that will be updated daily. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend events and engagements in celebration of the Games, as well as visiting the sporting venues, attending a range of fixtures and meeting athletes, volunteers and support staff helping to deliver the Commonwealth Games.
Hi Perry 👋
Brilliant seeing athletes from all over the Commonwealth performing swimmingly at @BirminghamCG22 today 🏊♂️🏑 pic.twitter.com/nRiax7s1dD
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) August 2, 2022
Hi Perry 👋
Brilliant seeing athletes from all over the Commonwealth performing swimmingly at @BirminghamCG22 today 🏊♂️🏑 pic.twitter.com/nRiax7s1dD
🏃♀️Athletics
🏊♀️ Swimming
🏑 Hockey
Enjoying a great day of sport at @birminghamcg22!
What have you been enjoying so far? pic.twitter.com/VWBcvrZxW9
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 2, 2022
🏃♀️Athletics
🏊♀️ Swimming
🏑 Hockey
Enjoying a great day of sport at @birminghamcg22!
What have you been enjoying so far? pic.twitter.com/VWBcvrZxW9
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Earl and Countess of Wessex were joined by Lady Louise, Viscount Severn, and Princess Charlotte for the Commonwealth Games on August 2, watching Athletics, Swimming, and Hockey
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at the #B2022 Opening Ceremony!@ClarenceHouse | @Birminghamcg22 | @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/vuJGJ6u8LH
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 28, 2022
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The Queen’s message for the @Birminghamcg22 Commonwealth Games:#B2022 pic.twitter.com/lATKLZPwzw
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 28, 2022
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at the #B2022 Opening Ceremony!@ClarenceHouse | @Birminghamcg22 | @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/vuJGJ6u8LH
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 28, 2022“My warmest thanks go to all those who have worked so hard to ensure the success of this particularly special sporting event, and I wish each athlete and team every success.”
The Queen’s message for the @Birminghamcg22 Commonwealth Games:#B2022 pic.twitter.com/lATKLZPwzw
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, represented the Queen at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were also in attendance at the Opening Ceremony, with the Earl attending in his role as Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The Prince of Wales delivered a speech during the Opening Ceremony, during which he read the Queen’s message for the Commonwealth Games, which was placed into the Commonwealth Games Baton by the Queen on 7th October 2021 at Buckingham Palace, before departing on its 294-day journey to all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.
This afternoon, The Prince toured the site, where he met athletes, officials, spectators, and the remarkable volunteers on which the Games rely.@BirminghamCG22 will be the first time the West Midlands has hosted the event, following London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002. pic.twitter.com/SUlmnbSPtr
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 28, 2022
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This afternoon, The Prince toured the site, where he met athletes, officials, spectators, and the remarkable volunteers on which the Games rely.@BirminghamCG22 will be the first time the West Midlands has hosted the event, following London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002. pic.twitter.com/SUlmnbSPtr
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 28, 2022The Prince of Wales and the Earl and Countess of Wessex also attended Receptions ahead of the Opening Ceremony, with the Prince meeting athletes, officials, spectators, and the remarkable volunteers on which the Games rely.
✍️ In October 2021, The Queen signed a message for the #B2022 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay.
After a 90,000 mile journey around the Commonwealth, tonight Her Majesty’s message will be revealed at the @birminghamcg22 Opening Ceremony. pic.twitter.com/MVR8tdD3JJ
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 28, 2022
✍️ In October 2021, The Queen signed a message for the #B2022 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay.
After a 90,000 mile journey around the Commonwealth, tonight Her Majesty’s message will be revealed at the @birminghamcg22 Opening Ceremony. pic.twitter.com/MVR8tdD3JJ
