Britain's royal family, politicians and sports stars are among the VIPs attending the London Games.
VIPs at the Olympics
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Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, poses for a picture with the President of Mongolia Elbegdorj Tsakhia (L) and Erdene Elbegdorj during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London July 27, 2012, to welcome Heads of State and Heads of Government to the Unit
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Acting Indian Olympic Association President Vijay Kumar Malhotra (C), his wife Krisha Malhotra (R) and guest Gurmit Singh (L) of India try on their glasses as they sit in the VIP box before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Britain's Prince William (C), his wife Catherine (L), Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry cheer for the British team as they watch the track cycling event at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 2, 2012.
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (C) applauds the gold medal won by rowers of Britain at Eton Dorney, as he watches the race on television with workers at Team GB house in Stratford, east London on August 3, 2012, during The 2012 London Olympic Game