Overview

• Princess Charlotte, 10, is actively training in track events, including the 400 metres and hurdles, as shared by Prince William during a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony on May 13, 2025.
• Her interest in athletics was sparked by watching British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson win gold in the 800 metres at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
• Prince William expressed to Hodgkinson his admiration for her Olympic victory and shared that he wished he could have witnessed it in person.
• The Wales family has a longstanding passion for sports, with Princess Charlotte also participating in rugby and soccer, and her parents frequently promoting physical activity and mental well-being through public engagements.
• Keely Hodgkinson, who received an MBE for her contributions to athletics, noted her conversation with Prince William highlighted the importance of inspiring the next generation to pursue sports.