All the Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are here!
Through August 11, athletes from around the world will compete in gymnastics, swimming, fencing, track and field, basketball, equestrian events, and so many more sports—and cheering them on will be world leaders and royalty. Not only are numerous royals members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the organization that oversees the sporting competition, but many are presidents or patrons of their own country's Olympic team.
Princess Anne, for example, is president of the British Olympic Association, and is a regular fixture at Team Great Britain Events. At meeting with athletes at the British Embassy earlier this week, she told them, "I hope you will feel that this is the environment which encourages you to perform at your best, although you won't know that until it happens, but if it's a personal best, you can be imminently proud of what you've achieved because you will know you couldn't have done any better."
She added, "it requires such inspiration and innovation to maintain those levels of excellence for an Olympic Games that says something enormous about your achievements and your skills. Thank you for your commitment and your support and I just wish you every bit of success and that it goes as well as you hope in every way."
Before competition began, Denmark's King Frederik X and Queen Mary met with their country's athletes, as did Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia. Here, see all the best photos of royals from around the world attending the 2024 Paris Olympics. (We'll be updating this story throughout the Games, so be sure to check back!)
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Day Five: July 31, 2024
Princess Anne visited Team GB House, looking stylish in a Team GB bucket hat.
The Princess Royal also participated in the Rowing Women's Quadruple Sculls medal ceremony.
Queen Mary cheers for Team Denmark during a handball match.
Day Four: July 30, 2024
The Dutch royal family was cheering loudly in the stands at a handball match.
Princess Anne and her husband watched men's field hockey.
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía watched table tennis.
Monaco's Prince Albert was spotted at the rowing competition.
Later in the day, Albert snapped a photo at the gymnastics finals.
July 29: Day Three
Infanta Sofía and Princess Leonor take a selfie at Eiffel Tower Stadium while watching beach volleyball.
The Spanish sisters have been at numerous Olympic events.
Princess Anne gave out the medals at the Eventing team finals.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima cheered on the Netherlands volleyball team.
They were joined by their daughters, Princess Catharania-Amalia and Princess Alexia.
July 28: Day Two
Princess Anne during the medal ceremony for swimming at Paris La Defense Arena.
Grand Duke Henri (in blue) and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg (in orange hat) blended right in with the crowds at the women's street skateboarding finals.
The Luxembourg Grand Ducal family (bottom, center) posed for a photo with Luxembourg's team in the Olympic village.
Henri and Maria Theresa pose for a photo in the Olympic Village—even royals wear fanny packs!
Princess Alexandra (in gray cap) and her husband Nicolas Bagoy brought their four month old, Victorie, to the Games.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe braved the rain at the men's time trial event.
July 27: Day One
Princess Anne attended the Men’s Rugby Sevens match between Kenya and Samoa.
The Dutch royals watched the women's road cycling time trials.
The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía cheered on Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, and posed for a snap with them after the match.
King Willem-Alexander, Princess Alexia, and Princess Catharine-Amalia cheered for their team.
King Willem-Alexander fit right in with the coaching staff.
He cheered on the hockey team from the sidelines.
The Dutch royals (center) posed for a photo with the Dutch national men's hockey team.
July 26: Opening Ceremony
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, both former Olympians, were at the Opening Ceremony to support their country. Charlene looked chic in a monochrome white outfit with silver accessories, while Albert looked sporty in a red blazer.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima wave in the crowds at the Opening Ceremony.
King Frederik and Queen Mary took their seats. 24 years ago, they met at the Sydney Olympics.
King Felipe posed for a selfie.
After it started raining, Felipe and Letizia put ponchos on.
They didn't let the rain dampen their good mood, however.
July 26: Presidential Palace Reception
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony, France's President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hosted a reception for heads of state at the Élysée Presidential Palace. Here, they welcome Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Spain's King Felipe was among the attendees of the reception.
Belgium's King and Queen posed for a photo on the red carpet ahead of the reception.
Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck poses for a photo with the Macrons.
Denmark's King and Queen were among the guests as well.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary wrap their arms around each other as they walk inside.
July 26: Around Paris
On the morning before the opening ceremony, Queen Mary attended the torch relay in the village. In a white dress and red blazer, the Danish Queen leaned into the patriotism of the Olympics by wearing the colors of Denmark's flag.
King Frederik was there, too—even Kings have to wear credentials! In photos posted by the Danish Olympic Team, Frederik and Mary met with athletes and even had lunch at the dining hall.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium joined Prime Minister Alexander De Croo at the official opening of the Lotto Belgium House.
July 25: Gala at the Louvre
King Frederik and Queen Mary looked stylish as they attended the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Elysee dinner at the Louvre. Mary wore a stunning MaxMara jumpsuit.
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia looked glamorous as they arrived at the gala dinner. The Spanish queen wore a Dior dress from their Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium posed for a photo with IOC President Thomas Bach and his wife, Claudia Bach. The Belgian queen, like her Danish counterpart, opted for a flowing jumpsuit for the event.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco were also in attendance at the gala. Charlene, too, opted for a jumpsuit—hers is by Alexander McQueen.
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, who is stepping back from royal duties this fall, also posed for a photo with the Bachs before the dinner.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, left, chatted with the couple before walking in.
July 25: Around Paris
Earlier in the day, King Frederik and Queen Mary cut the ribbon for the opening of the Danish pavilion at the Maison du Danemark on the Champs-Elysées.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe arrived in Paris via train from Brussels.
The Spanish king and queen attended a reception for athletes and other members of the Spanish Olympic team at the Spanish Embassy in Paris.
The King of Bhutan's brother, Dasho Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was at IOC events in the lead up to the Olympics.
July 24: British Embassy
Princess Anne, president of the British Olympic Association, a former Olympic competitor, and member of the IOC, met with Team Great Britain athletes in Paris at the British Embassy.
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