Prince Albert of Moncaco, a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1985, carried the Olympic torch through the beautiful neighbourhood of Jardim Botânico. The crowd went wild at the prospect of being in the midst of royalty.

Leader of popular Brazilian band Blitz, Evandro Mesquita and music producer Nelson Motta hung out before they were due to carry the Olympic torch. They made sure to take a selfie to remember the moment.

Another Brazilian volleyball legend carried the Olympic torch this Friday (5 August) in Rio de Janeiro. Dante is a three-time Olympic medallist with Brazil, including a gold at Athens 2004. "Its an enormous pleasure to be part of the torch relay."

Torchbearer Isabel Salgado poses with a photo with members of the musical group "Uma Só Voz" (A Single Voice) made up of 100 singers and musicians who are homeless or formerly-homeless. The group performed at the torch relay at Christ the Redeemer.

Isabel Salgado is one of the biggest names in Brazilian volleyball. She competed at Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984 and now will cheer for her son, Pedro Solberg, at Rio 2016, who will compete in the beach volleyball.

The Olympic torch relay began its final day with a blessing from Cardinal Dom Orani Tempesta at the foot of Christ the Redeemer. During the ceremony the Cardinal read the Pope's message of goodwill for the Olympic Games.