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THE PRINCESS ROYAL ATTENDS THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES

Her Royal Highness attended the XXIX Olympiad in China in her roles as President of the British Olympic Association and as a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Find out more about The Princess's attendance at the Games.

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GARDEN PARTIES
View a video of Garden Party guests at Buckingham Palace.
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
The Earl of Wessex to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
AUGUST FOCUS
View a gallery of images from Balmoral, the summer retreat of the Royal Family.
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