Around his neck was the Order of Merit, an illustrious grouping with just 24 members. Above his medals were badges representing the Royal British Legion, the Remembrance Poppy and Charles' status ...

They ultimately reached 65, with 14 golds, 22 silvers and 29 bronze medals. One of them came from British diving duo Tom Daley and Noah Williams in the 10m platform synchronized competition.

For the British, it was a question of "starting from scratch and converting from other classes", he said, adding that the French team could also have some home advantage. France rank third in the ...