European royalty flocked to Paris today as excitement builds ahead of the start of the 2024 Olympic Games.
Queen Mary of Denmark, wearing an elegant white dress and red blazer, led the ceremony in the French capital, while Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium also took part in the celebrations.
The Olympics will officially kick off tonight with a glittering ceremony in Paris, but that hasn’t stopped the royal family from marking the occasion in anticipation.
Ahead of the opening, Queen Mary, 52, appeared in high spirits as she stepped out to attend the torch relay this morning.
Meanwhile, Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked equally elegant as she arrived at the Belgian Lotto House in Salons Hoche.
Queen Mary of Denmark led the way for European royalty in the French capital on Friday.
Mathilde, 51, was accompanied by her husband King Philippe as they officially opened the hotel ahead of the games.
The mother of four opted for an orange and white floral summer dress which she paired with vibrant red stilettos.
She completed her ensemble with a red clutch and accessorized with gold earrings and an array of designer bracelets.
Mathilde wore her golden blonde hair down in her usual blow-dried bob and opted for a natural makeup look.
King Felipe looked elegant as always in a navy blue suit jacket that he paired with dark grey trousers.
The couple appeared in high spirits as they were given a tour of the new facilities, which are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.
The Olympic Games will officially begin tonight, marking the first time in the event’s history that they will not be held inside a stadium.
Instead, it will take place outside an enclosed stadium, with Paris hosting a water parade never before seen during the Olympics.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium came out to inaugurate the Belgian Lottery House at Salons Hoche
The mother of four opted for an orange and white floral summer dress which she paired with vibrant red stilettos.
Mathilde wore her golden blonde hair down in her usual blow-dried bob and opted for natural makeup.
The 51-year-old European royal was joined by her husband King Felipe as they officially opened the hotel ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Yesterday, Princess Anne landed in Paris, accompanied by Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Maria, all of them sporting glamorous appearances.
Queen Mary was accompanied by her husband King Frederik, 56, as they took part in the opening of the Danish pavilion at the Maison du Danemark on the Champs-Élysées, which will be open during this summer’s games.
Mary appeared the picture of health in a stunning red jumpsuit as she joined husband Frederik in cutting the official ribbon for the Danish pavilion.
She and Frederik greeted Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach in a welcoming atmosphere in front of the Louvre and in front of the famous rings of the tournament.
Pairing her look with a white blazer, Mary wore the colours of her country, sending a strong message of support for the team.
Joining the royals out for a stroll in Paris today was Princess Anne. It is part of a gradual return to royal duties for the 73-year-old since she was taken to hospital on June 23 with minor head injuries and concussion after walking around her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. Her doctors believe her injuries are consistent with being hit by a horse.
The Princess Royal, who is president of the British Olympic Association, visited the British team’s pre-Games training base in Saint-Germain-En-Laye early on Thursday.
She completed her ensemble with a red clutch and accessorized with gold earrings and a set of designer bracelets.
King Felipe looked elegant in a navy blue suit jacket that he paired with dark grey trousers.
The couple appeared in high spirits as they toured the new facilities, which are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.
Princess Anne led the European royals who landed in the French capital and visited the British team’s training base.
The 73-year-old Princess Royal, who was the first member of the royal family to compete at the Olympics, also met up with twins Laviai and Lina Nielsen.
Queen Mary today looked the picture of health in a stunning red jumpsuit. Pictured here with Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
Anne was the first British royal to compete in the Olympics, and could be seen wearing a Team GB sweatshirt in full support of the team.
She seemed back to her old self and in good spirits as she met and shook hands with some of Britain’s brightest stars, including runners Keely Hodgkinson, Imani-Lara Lansiquot and twins Laviai and Lina Nielsen.
Royal fans dubbed her a “real rock star” as she returned to her engagements with energy after her time away from the public spotlight.
In a speech before the Games on Wednesday, he wished the stars of Team GB “every success and that everything goes as well as they hope.”