Is cycling a royal hobby?
Recently (in 2021), the Duchess of Cambridge revealed the newest hobby of her youngest son, Prince Louis. This is cycling. Is he the only royal who like(s)d to ride on a bike and what's the history of cycling? History Bicycling was introduced around the 1800's and it became soon very popular. In 1868, the first bicycling race was held near Paris. In Europe cycling went strong until the 1950's. However it is still a favourite sport. Belgium King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are often pictured while riding on a bike and their children: Princess Elisabeth, the Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore as well. During their holidays in France they like to be out and around on bike. However they are pictured in Belgium as well on their bikes: while they were promoting tourism during covid-19 and on Car Free Sundays. It is no secret that Queen Fabiola of Belgium liked to ride on a bike as well. Princess Marie-José of Belgium,