Royals in Rio – Day Three

The royals have continued their support of the athletes in Rio on day three, here’s a round-up of where they were at today:

Princess Anne watched as Team GB’s Edward Ling won a bronze medal in the men’s trap shooting.

What a day for Ed Ling!
A #Bronze medal & a royal conversation with Princess Anne!#rio2016 pic.twitter.com/24DNUIRiQt

— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 8, 2016

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark watched on as Dane Caroline Wozniacki lost to Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic in the women’s tennis. “It was certainly good to see Caroline play,” he said even though the opening ceremony flag bearer was unsuccessful.

The competition he was at was #tennis men's singles. pic.twitter.com/v8VAJKXuzs

— Scandinavian Royals. (@crownprincely) August 8, 2016

Monaco’s Prince Albert II had a busy day – he was spotted at the swimming finals, the diving and the gymnastics. Below he is shown with South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation, Gert C Oosthuizen.

Chad took silver – honoured to be with Prince Albert of Monaco. pic.twitter.com/l6XgdBYrEA

— RSADepMinofSport (@GertCOosthuizen) August 9, 2016

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Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Olympic Games, Rio 2016, Sport, The Princess Royal.