The 2024 Olympic Games have brought together athletes from around the world in a grand event. In addition to the athletes, members of royalty have also been present on this occasion.
Before the opening ceremony, representatives from various monarchies and other leaders attended a reception organized by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Élysée.
King Felipe VI was one of the prominent attendees at this important gathering. Alongside him were the kings of Denmark, the kings of Belgium, and the princes of Monaco.
King Felipe at the Olympic Games
However, something caught attention: Queen Letizia did not accompany King Felipe on this occasion. He arrived alone at the Palais de l’Élysée, and the reasons for her absence have not been disclosed.
In addition to Queen Letizia, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands also did not participate in the reception.
Although the monarch was present at the dinner hosted at the Louvre Museum, he did not attend the Macron reception.
Despite this, Queen Letizia did attend the opening ceremony, where she supported the Spanish delegation and was accompanied by King Felipe.
Other royals graced the red carpet in front of the Palais de l’Élysée, including Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
In addition to the royal members, the Emir of Qatar with the Sheikha, the IOC president and his wife, and Jill Biden, who is in Paris supporting the U.S. team, were also seen.