Royals at the Olympics Over the Years
All the Times the Royal Family Attended — and Competed in — the Olympics
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As anticipation heats up for the Rio Olympics, all eyes are on the athletes taking part. Some have more familiar faces than others, and Zara Tindall is certainly one of them — while assorted members of her famous family will be in attendance, there are also many other royal connections to the event. Not only did Zara win silver at London 2012, but her parents even met at the 1972 games in Munich, where her father won gold. We're taking a look at some the best royal moments at the Olympics over the years.
London 2012
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Montreal 1976
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London 2012
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Munich 1972
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London 2012
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London 1948
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Sydney 2000
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London 2012
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Montreal 1976
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London 2012
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London 2012
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Montreal 1976
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Montreal 1976
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Montreal 1976
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London 2012
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Los Angeles 1984
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London 1948
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Montreal 1976
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Calgary 1988
London 2012
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