The famous flock to the Olympics

The 2012 Olympics are attracting a bevy of celebrities, including British royalty and U.S. political figures.

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Aug. 11, 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron, right, talks to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as they attend the athletics competition during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.

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Aug. 11, 2012

Actor Simon Pegg applauds during an interview before the start of the evening's athletics session at Olympic Stadium.

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Aug. 8, 2012

Actor Chris Hemsworth, left, and his wife Spanish actress Elsa Pataky watch the Men's Quarterfinals Water Polo match between Montenegro and Spain in London.

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Aug. 6, 2012

Rapper and actor Ludacris cheers before the start of the game between the U.S. and Argentina at the Men's Preliminary round Group A Basketball match at the Basketball Arena.

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July 30, 2012

Singer Pixie Lott performs before the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team final at North Greenwich Arena.

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July 28, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama, right, applauds with former USA gymnast Dominique Dawes as they watch Serena Williams of the United States compete against Jelena Jankovic of Serbia at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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July 28, 2012

Michelle Obama, center, attends the men's 400 meter individual medley final swimming competition.

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July 27, 2012

Britain's Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, attend the Opening Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics at London's Olympic Stadium on July 27.

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July 27, 2012

British singer Dizzee Rascal performs during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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July 27, 2012

Actor Rowan Atkinson, known for his role as Mr. Bean, performs during the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium.

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July 27, 2012

Actor Kenneth Branagh performs in the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium.

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July 27, 2012

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair attends the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Summer Games at the Olympic Stadium in London.

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July 27, 2012

Britain's David Beckham, center, drives a powerboat with the Olympic torch as fireworks are launched over Tower Bridge during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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July 27, 2012

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London.

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July 27, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, arrive for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London.

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July 27, 2012

Michelle Obama and U.S. Ambassador to Britain Louis Susman meet Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at a reception at Buckingham Palace in London to welcome heads of state and heads of government before the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics.

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July 27, 2012

Michelle Obama plays tug of war at a "Let's Move!" event for about 1,000 American children of military personnel as well as American and British students at the U.S. ambassador's residence in London ahead of the opening of the 2012 Olympics.

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July 27, 2012

Michelle Obama walks with soccer player David Beckham at a "Let's Move!" event for about 1,000 American children of military personnel as well as American and British students at the U.S. ambassador's residence in London ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

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LEWISBURG, WV - AUGUST 11: ( EDITORS NOTE: Image was created using the iPhone 4s with Snapseed's vintage filter) Two young boys sip a drink at the West Virginia State fair on August 11, 2012 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. People from across the region travel to the fair, which is celebrating its 88th year, and hosts various events including equestrian and livestock demonstrations along with a full compliment of carnival rides. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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