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Well-Played, Royals! The Family's Olympic Fun Times

Ping-pong, judo, soccer, basketball – see William, Kate and Harry gear up for the Summer Games!
By Michael Y. Park
Updated July 26, 2012 03:00 PM
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SOCCER STUD

SOCCER STUD
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The British royals are getting geared up for the Olympics without even breaking a sweat! As his adoring wife looks on, Prince William passes on a few words to kids on the soccer field during a stop by London's Bacon School Thursday to launch Coach Core, a fitness initiative to provide training to young athletes looking to become future coaches.

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AND SHE SCORES!

AND SHE SCORES!
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William isn't the only one handy with a ball: The Duchess of Cambridge shows off her ping-pong skills – and her look of triumph as she gets one by an opponent.

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PEP RALLY

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Joined by Prince Harry, the trio huddle for a chat with youngsters on the field.

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THE KICKER

THE KICKER
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Despite being dressed more for a boardroom than a soccer field, Wililam shows off impressive skills.

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FREE THROW

FREE THROW
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C'mon, best two out of three! He's more a volleyball man, but Harry tries his hand at hoops because he's an all-court kind of guy.

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EYE ON THE BALL

EYE ON THE BALL
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Kate doesn't let William distract her as she kicks around a bright orange soccer ball for a little footy practice.

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KARATE BID

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Sweep the leg! Olympic enthusiast Kate goes barefoot as she throws herself into martial arts by judging a judo match at Thursday's event.

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HANDS-ON

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William may not be quite at David Beckham's level – he missed a goal attempt – but Kate breaks the no-hands rule to give her husband a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

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LONGTIME FLAMES

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The kids don't get to have all the Olympic-themed fun. Here, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, watch as athletes pass the Olympic torch in London on Wednesday.

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LADY OF THE RINGS

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Queen Elizabeth II welcomes members of the International Olympic Committee to Buckingham Palace on Monday, four days before the Games begin.

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