Royal Family member ran the London Marathon and even set a world record
Marathon enthusiasts will be hitting the pavements of both London and Manchester today, aiming to conquer the full 26-mile course. The Royal Family is known for its athletic members, but only one has managed to complete this impressive achievement - and she didn't just finish it, she set a record too. The royal in question is Princess Beatrice, who took on the London marathon in 2010 to raise funds for her mother Sarah Ferguson's charity, Children in Crisis. Beatrice, who is the daughter of Prince Andrew, was part of a group of 34 runners who formed a human caterpillar, tied together as they navigated the course. Among those joining her were her then-boyfriend Dave Clarke and friends Sam and Holly Branson. For the race, Beatrice sported a bright tutu and sweatbands, and was photographed celebrating with her medal after crossing the finish line. Remarkably, the group set a record for the most people to complete a marathon while tied together. While they've never personally participated in the marathon, the Prince and Princess of Wales did make a special appearance at the event in 2017, the Mirror reports. The couple cheered on participants from a water station, helping to boost support for the 'Heads Together' mental health charity. They handed out high-fives and selfies to the crowds, having earlier kicked off the event by pressing a large red button. However, they got more than they bargained for when they started handing out water to thirsty athletes - as some runners playfully squirted them with their bottles. While 39,000 were stopped for handshakes and selfies, a few took to spraying water, leading to unamused looks when some of it landed on their jackets. Kate, who is now in remission from cancer, has shared that she's keen on participating in the annual 26.2-mile race but is unable to. Journalist Bryony Gordon, who has met Kate and completed the marathon herself, recounted an interaction with the Royal to Runner's World: "I can't remember exactly what happened, but I was like, 'Are you going to run the marathon?' "And she was like, 'Oh I can't because security is a bit difficult.' But I was like, 'Sure, yeah, yeah, good excuse! If I can do it, anyone can.'" In a separate account, Sophie Wessex, the Duchess of Edinburgh helped boost morale in the 2020 marathon where participants ran while socially distancing. She braved 1.5 miles in heavy rain alongside Tomas, among the 45,000 runners, to support his fundraising efforts for Mencap. The charity, of which she is patron, aids over 1.5 million individuals with learning disabilities in the UK in seeking social care and advocates for enhanced healthcare, work, and financial help. The London Marathon took place in the capital today, with thousands of spectators anticipated to cheer on the runners. The route, which stretches from Greenwich to Westminster, sees over 50,000 participants passing iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge.
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