Under usual circumstances, there are a plethora of Royals at the Olympic Games, not only to support their nations but many also as members of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), but due to the ongoing pandemic, there is limited Royal attendance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, which we will be featuring on this page every day of the games.
A l’occasion des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques d’Été 2020, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a été reçu en audience par S.M. l’Empereur du Japon au Palais impérial de Tokyo.
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A l’occasion des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques d’Été 2020, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a été reçu en audience par S.M. l’Empereur du Japon au Palais impérial de Tokyo.
#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/H7IZEdKOuB
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo, Emperor Naruhito of Japan hosted a Reception at the Imperial Palace for the dignitaries in Tokyo for the Olympic Games, which included Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Prince Albert II of Monaco, both members of the International Olympic Committee. The Emperor also held individual audiences with each of the leaders.
Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesHis Majesty The Emperor of Japan has formally opened the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games.
Emperor Naruhito is currently Honorary President of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. pic.twitter.com/WZ3oj4dazG
— Royal Reporter (@RoyalReporterUK) July 23, 2021
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His Majesty The Emperor of Japan has formally opened the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games.
Emperor Naruhito is currently Honorary President of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. pic.twitter.com/WZ3oj4dazG
Later that afternoon, Emperor Naruhito officially opened the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, making a speech. The Emperor is currently Honorary President of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
En tant que membre du Comité international olympique (CIO) et comme premier supporter, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a participé à la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques à Tokyo, adaptée aux circonstances sanitaires. ©MGD #tokyo2020 #teamletzebuerg pic.twitter.com/XcC0Mit7vd
— Cour Grand-Ducale (@CourGrandDucale) July 23, 2021
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En tant que membre du Comité international olympique (CIO) et comme premier supporter, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a participé à la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques à Tokyo, adaptée aux circonstances sanitaires. ©MGD #tokyo2020 #teamletzebuerg pic.twitter.com/XcC0Mit7vd
— Cour Grand-Ducale (@CourGrandDucale) July 23, 2021Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Prince Albert II of Monaco were among the dignitaries in attendance, as well as Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, and Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia.
🗣️El Rey, a la representación del equipo olímpico español de #Tokyo2020: “Nos lleváis a todos los españoles en vuestro corazón, sois la ilusión de España y nos vais a dar unos momentos de alegría sólo por el hecho de competir. Gracias por representarnos.” #ElCorazónDeEspaña pic.twitter.com/HqTG55TK5E
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) July 16, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesKoning Willem-Alexander opent TeamNL Olympic Festival. Het drieweekse festival staat in het teken van de Olympische Spelen in Tokio. Er kan o.a. worden gesport, naar wedstrijden gekeken en de Olympische medaillewinnaars worden er gehuldigd.https://t.co/NTeMwqQC1R #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZKcxvmCwib
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) July 23, 2021
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🗣️El Rey, a la representación del equipo olímpico español de #Tokyo2020: “Nos lleváis a todos los españoles en vuestro corazón, sois la ilusión de España y nos vais a dar unos momentos de alegría sólo por el hecho de competir. Gracias por representarnos.” #ElCorazónDeEspaña pic.twitter.com/HqTG55TK5E
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) July 16, 2021Koning Willem-Alexander opent TeamNL Olympic Festival. Het drieweekse festival staat in het teken van de Olympische Spelen in Tokio. Er kan o.a. worden gesport, naar wedstrijden gekeken en de Olympische medaillewinnaars worden er gehuldigd.https://t.co/NTeMwqQC1R #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZKcxvmCwib
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) July 23, 2021While they were not able to go to Tokyo, Royals have been getting involved with events in their own countries. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain received the Spanish Olympic Team before their trip to Tokyo at the El Pardo Palace, while King Willem-Alexander during the opening of TeamNL Olympic Festival on the sports beach of The Hague. Among those originally scheduled to attend, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands had to pull out of the Games due to new travel restrictions while Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had to cancel his trip after coming in contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19