Princess Charlotte follows Kate’s footsteps with new talent

LifestylePrincess Charlotte follows Kate’s footsteps with new talentBy Maria Lopez-Aug 19, 2026Add ARY News on GoogleAAResizePrincess Charlotte is building a life of her own as an athlete, following her mother’s athletic inclinations. The 11-year-old is reportedly part of an “exclusive” out-of-school travel netball team that plays major fixtures across the nation – and the Princess of Wales is lending a hand to hone her skills. Mastering the Court: Princess Charlotte’s Travel Netball Journey As Charlotte’s interest in competitive sports grows, she has been playing for a travel netball team that competes against some of the top youth teams all over England. At a high-stakes quarter-final match earlier this week against Notting Hill & Ealing High, the young royal played as a strong wing defence or goal shooter for the squad. However, the parents of the two royal children have taken to the sidelines of competitive youth sport, bringing them to a variety of youth club activities for the two. “All the parents on the girls’ opposing teams are curious if they are going to bump into William and Kate,” a well-placed source told Us Magazine. Home Practice: The Mother-Daughter Netball Connection Even though it is outside school, the Princess of Wales have reportedly had netball sessions with her daughter in the morning at their Kensington Palace garden at home to coach the nine-year-old’s shooting technique. Being passionate about sports throughout her entire life, Kate is an advocate for her children’s active lifestyle and encourages them to pursue varied interests: Cross-Training The Prince and Princess of Wales do not encourage specialization at a young age, with them both strongly advocating for playing a wide variety of sports for their children. The two encourage Charlotte,George and Louis to play as a family together when possible. Teamwork and Discipline Kate, who is patron of a number of sports organizations, including the All England Club where she has served as...