Princess Kate and Prince William interrupt summer break to send very special message
The Prince and Princess of Wales have wished the “very best of luck” to Team GB athletes competing in the Paralympics in Paris.
In a message shared on social media, they said: “Looking forward to another few weeks of incredible sport! Wishing the very best of luck to our @ParalympicsGB athletes and all those competing at #Paris2024. W & C.
By signing off “W & C” they confirm that the message was sent directly by them.
The royal couple marked the end of the 2024 Olympic Games with a video message earlier in the month, where they sent their congratulations to Team GB and branded them an “inspiration to us all”.
Several other famous faces appeared in the film, including Snoog Dogg, David Beckham, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Kelly Holmes.
The Paralympics opening ceremony starts tonight at 7pm and will be focused on the Place de la Concorde. Action will conclude with the closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday, September 8.
Great Britain are represented by 215 athletes in Paris across 19 sports, with 116 men and 99 women.
Royal fans were quick to thank Kate and William for the message, with one person writing: “Lovely message to team GB! Good luck to them.”
Another wrote: “Get ready for another thrilling sports extravaganza! Let’s witness some truly inspiring performances.
