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Princess Charlene and Queen Mary lead the glamorous royals at 2024 Olympics gala

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Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Lewis - Los Angeles
Los Angeles correspondentLos Angeles
Updated: July 25, 2024
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Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Charlene of Monaco and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands are among the European royals who have arrived in Paris, France for a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). 

The three were all greeted by President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and his wife Claudia Bach as they arrived at the Louvre, where the gala dinner will take place. 

Guests will dine under the famous Parisian museum with food by Michelin-star restaurateur Alain Ducasse, who created a dinner for around a 100 guests.

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (L) and his wife Claudia Bach (R) pose with Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Charlene, Princess of Monaco© JEANNE ACCORSINI/SIPA/Shutterstock

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco

Prince Albert was joined by Princess Charlene, who wore tailored black trousers and a structured top with an oversized rosette on her left shoulder. 

Albert wore a navy blue suit, with a matching tie, and Charlene accessorized with a chainmail bag.

Spain's King Felipe VI and Spain's Queen Letizia arrive to attend a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) © LUDOVIC MARIN

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia also posed with Thomas and his wife Claudia, with Letizia wearing a striking black Dior gown with a circle skirt that hit her ankle, and a black halter top bodice with gold embroidery. 

She paired it with Dior shoes and a Dior bag.

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (L) and his wife Claudia Bach (R) pose with Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe - Filip of Belgium upon their arrival at the Pyramide du Louvre

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium

King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked gorgeous as they arrived together, with Mathilde wearing a gorgeous white sleeveless jumpsuit with a high-neck collar and a sheer overlay.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (2nd L) and his wife Claudia Bach (1st L) greet Danish King Frederik X (1st R) and Queen Mary as they attend the IOC & Elysee Dinner at the Louvre in Paris, France, on July 25, 2024© Xinhua/Shutterstock

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark

Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary were one of the first couple's to arrive, and Mary looked radiant in a red jumpsuit by Max Mara with soft draping. 

She also wore the dress to the opening of the Denmark Pavilion at Denmark House in Paris, earlier that day.

IOC President Thomas Bach and his wife Claudia Bach pose with King the Netherlands Willem-Alexander as they attend the IOC & Elysee Dinner at the Louvre ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France© Arturo Holmes

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was at the gala solo, with wife Maxima staying at home.

French President's wife Brigitte Macron (5thL) is seated near King Willem-Alexander and Queen Letizia (second right)© LUDOVIC MARIN

He was all smiles at the dinner, however, sat close to French President's wife Brigitte Macron, and Letizia.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive to attend a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee © LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were the guests of honour. Brigitte wore a white skirt and cropped double-breasted blazer with gold buttons.

A guest's seat is pictured in the atrium of the Louvre Museum prior to a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee © LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

A guest's seat is pictured in the atrium of the Louvre Museum prior to a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (Rear C on stage) flanked by French President Emmanuel Macron, delivers a speech as Heads of States, Sports personnalities and guests attend a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the French Presidency in the atrium of the Louvre Museum in Paris, on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, on July 25, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)© LUDOVIC MARIN

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (Rear C on stage) flanked by French President Emmanuel Macron, delivers a speech as Heads of States, Sports personalities and guests look on from inside the Louvre.

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