Britain’s Prince William was a surprise guest at a Commonwealth Games wrap party.
The 32-year-old royal – who attended a number of the Glasgow sporting events with wife Duchess Catherine and brother Prince Harry – thanked the 1,500 behind-the-scenes staff at a celebration in the Scottish city’s Merchant Square and said it was a "huge honour" to join them in marking a "job well done".
He said: When Catherine, Harry and I visited last week we saw the slogan People Make Glasgow. It was written all over the city.
"You epitomise that slogan in the way that you ran the Games – with professionalism and great care, allowing the Games’ friendliness to shine through.
"These were undoubtedly the best ever Commonwealth Games in history and you guys made it that way. You have helped to deliver a triumph."
William went on to thank the staff for their "dedication and professionalism" on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and the entire country.
He added: "It meant an awful lot to the Queen that the Commonwealth Games, which are so dear to her, were in safe hands.
"Thank you for your dedication, your professionalism and most importantly for all you’ve done for the Commonwealth Games.
"I know that the people of Glasgow and the country thank you also."
As well as his appearance on stage yesterday (07.08.14), William also chatted with many guests at the event, including Tim Love, Ibrox venue manager.
He said: "Prince William asked what the secret to the success of the Games was, and to be honest I said it was more to do with the spectators.
"They were definitely there to really enjoy themselves and to get behind everyone. It was great to see everyone getting support no matter where they were from."
Prince William thanks Commonwealth Games staff
