Representatives from various royal houses have arrived in France to enjoy the athletic events of the Olympic Games.
The opening ceremony, held on July 26, featured a notable presence of royalty, although several had already attended events in Paris prior to the inauguration.
Among them were Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark, who inaugurated the Danish Pavilion on the Champs-Élysées, and Princess Anne of the United Kingdom.
The royal delegation, led by King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, has had a prominent presence in the city.
Royals at the Olympics
King and Queen of Spain
Felipe and Letizia have shown their support for Spanish athletes and participated in official events. The king, before the opening ceremony, attended a reception with French President Emmanuel Macron. However, Queen Letizia’s absence was notable.
King and Queen of Denmark
Queen Mary and King Frederik, Olympic enthusiasts who met precisely thanks to the Sydney 2000 Olympics, arrived in the city to support athletes from their country.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium
They attended the dinner organized by the IOC and the Élysée Palace, held at the Louvre on July 25, where they joined IOC President Thomas Bach and his wife Claudia for a photo session.
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
The royal couple showed their support for Dutch athletes during the opening ceremony of the Olympic events on July 26.
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
Both were present in Paris for the inauguration of the Olympic events.
Princess Anne of the United Kingdom
She arrived in Paris for the 142nd IOC session, standing out as the only British royal who has competed in the Olympics.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Albert and Charlene, former Olympic athletes, are in Paris, representing both their royal family and their past sporting careers.
