The Duke of Gloucester, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
King Charles IIIandQueen Camillaare among Olympic greats!
The royal couple chatted with competitors in the palace’s state rooms during the celebration, whichPrincess Anne,Prince Edward, Prince Richard and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester also attended. Many of the royals sported red poppy pins, a symbol to honor those who lost their lives in war ahead of Remembrance Day this month.
Charles' sister and brother both have a special connection to the teams — Anne, 72, is president of the British Olympic Association, while Edward, 58, serves as patron for the British Paralympic Association. A cause close to her heart, the Princess Royalmade historyas the first member of the British royal family to compete at the Olympics, riding in the equestrian discipline of three-day eventing at the Montreal Summer Olympics in 1976.
In attendance were drivers Tom Daley and Matty Lee, who earned gold medals for taking first place in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform event in Tokyo.
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Earlier in the day, King Charles hosted another Buckingham Palace reception marking the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of British Asians from Uganda. The ceremony offered thanks to over 60 voluntary organizations who provided humanitarian assistance and reunited many of the refugees and volunteers.
source: people.com
