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.

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.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

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