List of royals who participated in the Olympic Games that is sure to surprise you. Photo

Members of the royal family are so well known for their love of sports that some of them have even participated in the Olympic Games. This year's international tournament, which began in Paris on July 26, made royal fans recall the most memorable times when the monarchs themselves were competitors at the Olympics.

The daughter of Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, wished the British athletes good luck. She knows from her own experience what it is like to participate in competitions of this level. Which other royals took part in the Olympic Games is reported by HELLO.

Zara Tindall

Princess Anne and Captain Mark's daughter, Zara Tindall, has followed in her parents' footsteps and is an accomplished rider. The mother of three participated in the London 2012 Olympic Games and won a silver medal with the British team, which was presented to her by her proud mother. Zara's cousins, Prince William and his wife Kate, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were among the spectators in the crowd, supporting their relative at the tournament.

Princess Anne

The Royal Princess rode the late Queen's horse during the three-day equestrian competition at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh, along with Princess Anne's brothers, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, flew to Canada to support her.

Capt. Mark Phillips

Princess Anne's first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, was part of the British team that won the gold medal at the 1972 Munich Games. He later won a silver medal with his compatriots at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Princess Charlene of Monaco

Before she married Prince Albert of Monaco, Olympic swimmer Princess Charlene represented South Africa at the 2000 Sydney Games, and her team finished fifth in the medley relay. That year, she met her future husband Albert at the Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and the couple married in July 2011.

Prince Albert of Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco is also a former Olympian. He competed in bobsledding at five Winter Olympics for Monaco, taking part in both the twos and fours, from 1988 until his retirement in 2002.

King Felipe of Spain

King Felipe, then a prince of Spain, was part of his country's sailing team when they hosted the 1992 Barcelona Games. He was also chosen to be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.

King Constantine of Greece

The late Constantine, who was the last king of Greece, won the gold medal in the Dragon class sailing at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

King Harald of Norway

King Harald was an avid sportsman before he became monarch of Norway in 1991. He represented his country in sailing at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.

Princess Haya of Jordan

Princess Haya bint Al-Hussein, who is the daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan and his third wife, Queen Alia, is a skilled equestrian. She represented Jordan at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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