Britain's royal family, politicians and sports stars are among the VIPs attending the London Games.
VIPs at the Olympics
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Britain's Zara Phillips and her horse High Kingdom take part in the Equestrian Eventing horse inspection at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park, July 27, 2012.
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Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
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Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron, (L) stands with his wife Samantha (C) and Princess Anne after arriving for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife Ann wave during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.