Why running is a royal hobby ?

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Running is described as a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans
and other animals to move rapidly on foot. Running in humans is associated
with improved health and life expectancy. 




Running also has an amazing (royal) history. 


Royal History


The Pharaos of Egypt had to prove their ability to reign by running in the
Heb-Sed Feast also called the Sed festival.




In the Midlle Ages knights had running as a part of their education. It also
was in the education of future kings. 

At the coronation of King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia there was an important
part of physical tests just as running. 




Nowadays it is known that many royals like to run. 



Belgium


* King Philippe of Belgium has already participated in the 20 km of Brussels. 
He runs almost every day to clean up his mind. More on this link.

* Princess Astrid of Belgium, the sister of King Philippe, has participated in
The marathon of New York. 

* Crown Princess Elisabeth, while announcing she would follow the royal military
school in Brussels. Picture on this link.

Denmark


* Crown Princess Mary
* Crown Prince Frederik - During an economical mission he accompanied King
Philippe of Belgium in a run. 




United Kingdom


* Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
* Duchess of Cambridge
* Pippa Middleton, sister of the Duchess of Cambridge. 



own picture of the statue De Lopers (runners) in Sint-Niklaas Belgium
the women are wearing mouth masks (own picture taken in 2020) and
orange blankets against domestic violence. 



Acknowledgements



I've made this Royal Hobby post together with  @empressofHaB  from the
lovely blog Empress of History and Books on this link. 

And with Netty Royal @nettyroyal from the Netty Royal Blog on this link. 




Source pictures:

The running boy painting is from Wikipedia
The Sed Festival is from Wikipedia
King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia is from Wikipedia
The statue of de Lopers in Sint-Niklaas was taken in December 2020. 
Location: Brussel, België

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