Princess Margriet Roots for Dutch Athletes

As a honorary board member of the International Paralympic Committee, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended the Paralympic Summer Games in Beijing from September 5th to September 10th. The honorary board’s purpose is to “allow leaders of society an opportunity to support the vision of the Paralympic Movement and to strive to maintain the issue of sport for persons with a disability high on the agenda of the global community.” Other royal members of the IPC Honorary Board include Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein.

For more information on the International Paralympic Committee, visit the official website.