The last few days have been sporty for Queen Silvia of Sweden. A month after her visit to Paris, she returned to the French capital to attend the Paralympic Games with her daughter, Victoria, and her granddaughter Estelle.
The Olympics are a family affair for the Swedish royal house. It was during the Munich Games in 1972 that King Carl XVI Gustaf fell completely under the spell of a complete stranger. At the time, Silvia Sommerlath had been hired for the event to take care of the VIP lounge. As soon as the opening ceremony of the competition, her destiny changed. “The place was filled with crowned heads, heads of state, diplomats, and a large security service. Suddenly, I felt someone's gaze on me. I then turned around. It was a man watching me with his binoculars… just a meter away! It was unusual. Our life together began with a burst of laughter. And it has never stopped since then.”she told the columns of Point of viewNostalgia must have overcome them when they came to Paris this summer to encourage the Swedish athletes at the Olympic Games.
Particularly proud of Armand Duplantis – who won gold and beat his own record in the pole vault – Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden did not hesitate to hug him. The image of this big royal hug went viral on the web, with internet users pleasantly surprised by The simplicity of the 78-year-old monarch. “Magnificent moment”, “It's adorable”, “It deserved a hug from the king”, “There are two kings in this photo”could be read in the comments. At their side, Queen Silvia witnessed the scene, her eyes filled with stars.
Internet users impressed by Princess Estelle of Sweden
This time it was his turn to shine. King Carl XVI Gustaf's wife returned to Paris to enjoy the Paralympic Games. And she didn't make the trip alone. Accompanied by her eldest daughter, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, and her granddaughter Estelle, she attended several events. On the official Instagram account of the royal family this Sunday, September 8, 2024, we can discover the pretty trio in the front row to encourage the athletesThey then went to meet the medalists in the Olympic village. Moments that delighted the subscribers. “Three Queens”, “A dream team”, “Estelle looks more and more like her mother”, “How old is she? Slow down, she's growing up too fast!”, “It's so beautiful how Estelle looks at her mother”they wrote. The daughter of Victoria and Daniel of Sweden has indeed grown up! Estelle celebrated her 12th birthday on February 23rd and she already has one foot in the big leagues.
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