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Queen Mary, King Frederik, King Felipe and Queen Letizia taking selfies at the Olympics© Instagram

Queen Mary, Queen Letizia and more royals up their selfie game at the Olympics

The European royals have been cheering on the athletes in the French capital

Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
August 11, 2024
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The royals have been soaking up the atmosphere at the Paris 2024 Olympics, supporting their country's athletes at various events. 

But they're human like us all and even the most senior of royals can't resist taking a selfie. And who can blame them when we've seen some of the most exciting sporting moments over the past two weeks? 

As the Games come to a close on 11 August, we're taking a look back at the best candid snaps taken by the likes of Queen Letizia and Queen Mary themselves. 

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia take a selfie at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony© Instagram / @casareal.es

King Felipe and Queen Letizia

The Spanish king and queen bagged themselves a seat inside the Trocadéro at the Opening Ceremony. As the couple posed together for a selfie, Felipe looked dapper in a navy suit with a red patterned tie while Letizia wowed in a black and white Carolina Herrera dress. The royals later donned rain macs as the heavens opened up during the spectacular four-hour show, which took place on the Seine and culminated in an incredible performance by Celine Dion on the Eiffel Tower.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary nailed this selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony© Instagram / @detdanskekongehus

King Frederik and Queen Mary

The Danish king and queen were on point with their selfie as they cosied up for this snap at the Opening Ceremony, with the Eiffel Tower perfectly framed in the background. Mary paid tribute to Denmark's flag in a red wrap blouse and white trousers, while Frederik sported a navy suit with a striped tie.

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Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor soak up the action© Instagram / @casareal.es

Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor

The Spanish princesses had the time of their lives at the Games as they cheered on their nation in the water polo, swimming and hockey events on the second day.

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King Philippe and Queen Camilla watching the hockey at the Olympics© Instagram / @belgianroyalpalace

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

The Belgian king and queen happily posed for a sweet selfie taken by former table tennis star and Olympian, Jean-Michel Saive. Philippe and Mathilde cheered on the Belgian men's hockey team against Ireland.

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Queen Maxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia pose for a selfie at the Olympics© Instagram / @koninklijkhuis

Queen Maxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia

The Dutch royals have certainly been animated at the Games and have demonstrated their passion for sport at various events. We loved this sweet mother-daughter selfie of Queen Maxima and future queen Princess Catharina-Amalia during their time at the Olympics.

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Queen Letizia takes a selfie with Spain's women's 3x3 basketball team© Instagram / @casareal.es

Queen Letizia

A beaming Letizia posed for a snap with the women's 3x3 basketball team after their victory against Canada. The squad went on to win silver in the final against Germany.

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Infanta Sofi­a of Spain and Leonor, Princess of Asturias take a selfie during day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024© Getty

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia

The young royals were seen snapping away and taking selfies as they attended the beach volleyball matches.

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Belgian royals take a selfie at the Olympics© Instagram / @belgianroyalpalace

Belgian royals

The palace shared this behind-the-scenes image of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde's four children. Princess Elisabeth, 22, who has just graduated from Oxford University, Prince Gabriel, 20, Prince Emmanuel, 18, and Princess Eleonore, 16, posed for a picture together as they arrived in Paris to cheer on the athletes on the final days of the Games.

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