Princess Anne and Prince Albert of Monaco, both former Olympians, are in Italy ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

As the 2026 Winter Games get started, here are some of the ways Olympic athletes are stepping up to take climate action.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

Princess Anne and Monaco’s Prince Albert were seen at an IOC session in Milan as royals and foreign dignitaries begin arriving in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Princess Charlene was absent as Prince Albert of Monaco attended the 145th session of the International Olympic Committee alongside Princess Anne, notable for holding critical decision meetings. The Monegasque and British royals both have long associations with the Olympics,

In honor of the Milan-Cortina Games, here are the royals who've gone for gold—from Princess Anne to King Felipe of Spain.

Here is a guide to the history of Olympic medals, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics medal design and what Olympians do with their hardware.

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.