Prince William Takes Home Sweet Surprise Gifts for Kate and Kids After London School Visit
William visited The London Welsh School in Hanwell, where he was welcomed by excited pupils and athletes preparing to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
With Prince Harry in the UK, one would expect Prince William to sulk, given their estranged relationship, but the future King enjoyed a fun-filled day with children at a Welsh-language school in London. During the visit, William joined the little ones in outdoor games, met Commonwealth Games athletes, and even received thoughtful gifts for Princess Kate and their three children. The Prince of Wales appeared relaxed and cheerful throughout the visit, taking time to chat with students, teachers, and athletes while celebrating Welsh culture and sport. So, what gift did William get for his kids and wife?
William visited The London Welsh School in Hanwell, where he was welcomed by excited pupils and athletes preparing to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. During the engagement, he joined the children in playing bowls and netball and even took part in a special "secret handshake" with Finnie, the official mascot of the Games. Speaking with the athletes, William shared his excitement for the summer of sport ahead. "Hopefully England win the World Cup, and then it will be a great festival of sport going on in the summer for the Commonwealth Games, so it could roll into being an amazing summer," he added.
He also joked about the hot weather in London, saying he would rather be "in a swimming pool," before wishing Team Wales success and adding that he hoped they would bring home "a number of golds." Before leaving, William was presented with a collection of thoughtful gifts for his family. The school gave him three plush toy versions of Finnie, one for each of his three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The future King also received a Glasgow 2026 tartan tie and Team Wales T-shirts for the rest of the family to take home. One athlete, Julie Thomas, who became one of Wales' most successful para bowls competitors after losing her eyesight in 2014, said the Prince told her that his three children would be cheering her on during the Games. After meeting the athletes, William also spent time talking with teachers at the school, which is the only Welsh-language primary school outside Wales and Patagonia.
Founded in 1958, the school teaches children in both Welsh and English and plays an important role in keeping the Welsh language alive among families living in London. The Prince said he was delighted to visit after recently learning about the school. "I hope people are hearing about it; we stumbled across this a few weeks ago, and I'm like 'we've got to go and see this school!'" he said, as reported by The Mirror.
William also revealed that he had asked the pupils whether they thought in Welsh or English while learning. "I asked them if they think in Welsh or think in English, and most of them think in Welsh, which is really interesting. I guess when you start off very young, it becomes just a natural process that you don't consciously think about."
