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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia cheer on Sweden's Handball team and more royals in Rio

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Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf got on their feet to cheer for the Swedish Handball team during the Preliminary Group B match against Brazil.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
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Queen Maxima, King Williem-Alexander and their squad, including their daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane got on their feet and cheered for the Netherland's Sanne Wevers, who took home the first-ever gold medal in Women's Gymnastics during the balance beam competition. Photo: Getty Images
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After her historic victory, Sanne Wevers was joined on the floor by Queen Maxima and her family, who gave her celebratory hugs and congratulations. Photo: Getty Images
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were all smiles when they attended the 129th International Olympic Committee session before the games began. Frederik was there in his official capacity as a member of the IOC, a position he has taken up since 2009.Photo: Fabrice Coffrini-Pool/Getty Images
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Raising morale amongst Team GB, Princess Anne visited the Olympic village to talk to the British athletes and to see how their final preparations were coming along.Photo: Pedro Vilela/Getty Images
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was more than happy to get involved with the audience participation part of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The 49-year-old was seen laughing and smiling as he waved his arms around during the four hour show.Photo: Getty Images
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were also among the notable guests at the opening ceremony.The couple, who look to have left their four children at home, waved to their delegation during the ceremony.Photo: Getty Images
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Proud royals Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were the first on their feet as Denmark's delegation entered the Olympic arena during the Opening Ceremony.Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
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Fellow IOC members Princess Anne and Prince Albert bumped into each other while watching the swimming finals on day 2 of the games.Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
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King Philippe of Belgium watched on with a friend as Belgium battled against Brazil in the Men's pool A hockey qualifier.Photo: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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Henri Grand Duke of Luxembourg greeted his fellow International Olympic Committee member Princess Anne at the pool. The pair sat together and chatted as they watched the women's 200m Individual medley together on Day 4.Photo: Getty Images
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Prince Albert of Monaco, a member of the International Olympics Committee, has been a regular fixture at various events.The royal, who used to compete in bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics, watched the men's basketball match between Spain and Brazil.Happy snapper Albert didn't miss the opportunity to take a few selfies during the game.Photo: Getty Images
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Crown Prince Frederik looked on nervously as he watched Danish swimmers compete on day 7 at the pool.Photo: Getty Images
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There was delight and shock for Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at the pool. The couple couldn’t take their eyes off the riveting action that was unfolding in front of them, as they cheered on Dutch athletes from the sidelines.Photo: Getty Images
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Although she felt slightly overwhelmed by the size of the GB rugby team, Princess Anne was delighted to congratulate them after their won the silver medal in the Rugby 7s competition.Photo: Getty Images

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