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

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

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

From Princess Anne to Queen Maxima, here’s who we’ve spotted so far in Milan and Cortina. The Olympic Games often draws A-listers from all over the world, supporting their countries and favorite athletes or checking out some of the most high-profile events.

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.

Milan is hosting royalty, heads of state, and international stars during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Here the royals who who are expected to attend.

Princess Anne has been a constant presence at various sporting events in Italy since the Olympics began. The member of the British royal family has also already presented medals.

Just one nation did not have a flagbearer during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, which took place at the San Siro in Milan. The Milan-Cortina Games got underway on February 4, with the opening ceremony formally opening the event on February 6.

Recapping what happened on Day 5 of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with Jordan Stolz winning his first speedskating gold medal and the U.S. finishing 1-2 in women's moguls.

The bid to win a medal is more elusive for some than others.