The Olympics have long been a grand stage for showcasing athletic excellence, international unity, and cultural celebration. Over the years, members of the royal family have added a touch of elegance and tradition to this global event.
From attending the opening and closing ceremonies to cheering on their country’s athletes, the Royals have been present at numerous Olympic Games, highlighting their support for sports and their nation’s pride.
In this article, we take a closer look at all the times the world’s Royal families have graced the Olympics with their presence.

King Frederik and Crown Prince Christian of Denmark
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 16
King Frederik and his eldest son Crown Prince Christian were spotted supporting Denmark in the Men’s Handball Final against Germany. Denmark secured the gold, and His Majesty took to Instagram to post a picture and congratulate the team, “Congratulations on the gold ??”.

Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 12

Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Prince Albert of Monaco
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 12

King and Queen of Sweden
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 11

The Duchess of Edinburgh
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 10

King Felipe VI of Spain
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 10
King Felipe VI of Spain stood courtside as he watched the Women’s 3×3 Basketball between Spain and Germany. His Majesty offered his support to the players in the form of high fives and hugs, but the German women’s team ended up claiming gold.

Dutch Royal Family
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 3
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Princess Amalia of the Netherlands take photos with the women’s football team after their match against Germany.

Infanta Sofía of Spain & Leonor, Princess of Asturias
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 3
Spain’s Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor look on during day three of the Olympic Games at Eiffel Tower Stadium.

King Philippe & Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 1
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde watched the Men’s Pool B match between Belgium and Ireland on day one of the Olympic Games.

Dutch Royal Family
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 1
Willem-Alexander, King of Netherlands, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Maxima, Queen of Netherlands, Alexia, Princess of the Netherlands, and Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of Netherlands pose for a photo with athletes from Team Netherlands in the Athletes’ Villages.

Princess Anne
Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 1
Princess Anne, who is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and her husband Timothy Laurence attended the men’s gold medal rugby sevens match between France and Fiji.

King Frederik X of Denmark & Queen Mary of Denmark
Paris 2024 Olympics: Opening Ceremony
King Frederik and Queen Mary take their seats ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Prince Albert II of Monaco & Princess Charlene of Monaco
Paris 2024 Olympics: Opening Ceremony
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene embrace the weather as they take in the opening ceremony festivities.

King of Spain Felipe VI & Queen Letizia
Paris 2024 Olympics: Opening Ceremony
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia applaud the athletes from the stands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands & Queen Maxima of The Netherlands
Paris 2024 Olympics: Opening Ceremony
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima enjoy the atmosphere during the opening ceremony.

Queen Mary
Paris 2024 Olympics: In the Village
In the Olympic Village to meet with the Danish team, Queen Mary of Denmark made the time to visit the Australian team. Never forgetting her Tasmanian roots, the Danish royal spent her time chatting with various athletes and taking selfies with each of them. Later in the evening, her and King Frederick were spotted at the Opening Ceremony. The Olympics holds a special place in both of their hearts as they met during the Sydney 2000 Olympics when then Prince Frederick was competing for Denmark.