Queen Sofia rose to her feet and waved at Spanish athletes during the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.

© Agencia EFE
Queen Sofia attended a reception with Queen Elizabeth II, a distant relative, at Buckingham Palace before heading to the Olympic Stadium.
She also inaugurated the opening of the Spanish House for the events.

© Agencia EFE
Yesterday, the Queen presided over a reception at the Spanish Embassy in London, where she was accompanied by King Juan Carlos’ sister, Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz.
