The Netherlands' Canada born Princess Margriet hosts the annual meeting of the Honorary Board of the International Paralympic Movement, at Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn, Tuesday.
Attending are Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Astrid of Belgium. Other royal members of the Board are Prince Albert II of Monaco, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and Princess Haya of Jordan.
The main purpose of the IPC Honorary Board 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. Honorary Board Members assist the IPC in creating opportunities for raising awareness and funding, through the Member’s network of contacts and sphere of influence.
© RB; Photo: © MPE Patrick van Katwijk
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