Princess Anne to skip Olympics

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, is in Paris for the 2024 Olympics but will not attend the Opening Ceremony, opting to watch from Team GB House due to a recent concussion sustained from a horse-related incident. This decision is part of her gradual return to royal duties after being hospitalized for five nights following the injury. Despite her absence from the ceremony, Anne remains actively engaged with Team GB, having met athletes and delivered an inspiring speech at the British Embassy. The Princess Royal, who has a long history with the Olympics as a former competitor and current president of the British Olympic Association, continues to support British athletes. In a related note, fellow Team GB athlete Neah Evans will also skip the opening ceremony, preferring to focus on her performance. Meanwhile, other European royals, including Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Mary of Denmark, made appearances in Paris ahead of the Games.