We Go To Rio: Olympics Flashback – Athens 2004

The 2004 Summer Olympic Games returned to their home country of Greece for the first time in over 100 years.

Spain’s Queen Sofia shows off her snaps to former Tsar Simeon and Queen Margarita of the Bulgarians during the Opening Ceremony.

Princess Anne brings her trusty sports uniform to Greece – a Team GB bucket hat and wrap-around sunglasses – as she watches the slalom canoe final.

The Danes – Prince Henrik, Queen Margrethe, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik – watch in anticipation as Denmark brings home a gold medal in the women’s handball.

Queen Sofia holds her grandson Juan Urdangarin during the Spain-Germany men’s handball match.

King Juan Carlos hugs yachtman Iker Martinez after his gold medal win in the sailing.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia watch the 800m final.

Monaco’s Prince Albert signs the Olympic Truce Wall.

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