Princess Anne and Prince Albert of Monaco, both former Olympians, are in Italy ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Both royals have a long history at the Olympics.
Princess Anne has sent a message of support to all Team GB athletes taking part in this year’s Winter Olympics ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday. This year’s Winter Olympics games take place in northern Italy,
King Charles’s sister was the first member of the British royal family to participate in the Olympics back in 1976. Now, she is in Milan for the Winter Games 2026 as a member of the International Olympic Committee.