King Willem-Alexander paid tribute to late International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge over the weekend, calling him an “unforgettable figurehead.” The death of Jacques Rogge was announced by International Olympic Committee yesterday.
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The King shared his memories of Rogge, writing: “With the death of Jacques Rogge, the Olympic community has lost an…
Several different royals have competed at the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at the games. However, there are several other European royals who have taken part. King Olav V of…
Nowadays, it is difficult to see royals competing in Olympic Games, and, with the Tokyo Summer Games underway, here is a look back at King Felipe’s history with this event.
Let’s rewind the clock back to the 25th of July 1992, in the city of Barcelona. The…
With the Olympics underway, let’s take a look at the Scandinavian royals and their connection to the Olympics. Although there haven’t been that many Scandinavian royal competitors, these families are very closely intertwined with the Olympics.
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There haven’t been any Swedish Royal Family members who’ve competed in the Olympics, but King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia met at the…
Zara Tindall (née Phillips), the only daughter and the younger child of the Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips turns 40 this year. An accomplished equestrian, Royal Central is taking a look at Zara’s sporting achievements throughout the years.
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King Harald: "I do not think there will be any Olympics in Tokyo"
8th September 2020
King Harald of Norway does not believe that there will be an Olympics in Tokyo next summer. His Majesty made the observation in a TV on show Sunday evening, broadcast by the state television-channel NRK.
King Harald sat down this summer to talk to Karsten Warholm and his…
At Tuesday night’s Buckingham Palace reception to celebrate the sporting success Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes, the Duchess of Cambridge revealed that, at not quite a year and a half, Princess Charlotte is already displaying a passion for horses.
Triple gold-medallist equestrian Natasha Baker had the opportunity to speak with the Duchess at the event, saying ‘I asked Kate how the…
