For the kings and queens of the European monarchy, horses—much like palaces—have historically served as symbols of power and wealth. This month, horses are returning to Versailles as part of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Instead of flashy displays of royal prestige, the equine animals are now emblematic of great feats of athleticism. Starting this week, the Palace of Versailles park will host equestrian events, five modern pentathlon events and the para-equestrian events in a temporary arena, along with an accompanying art exhibition, Horse in Majesty – At the Heart of a Civilisation.
At the Palace of Versailles, located 12 miles outside Paris, horses were not
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