Royalties in Athens!

The royal households of Spain, Sweden and Monaco have all been doing their best to show support for their countries' sportsmen and women this week.

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The official Oktoberfest beer festival mug goes on display in Munich, Germany

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Clay model of new three metre high bronze Princess Diana statue which is to be displayed on the South Bank

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Women sprinkle water on a road as part of campaign to ease urban heat in Tokyo

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Sonia Gandhi honours late husband Rajiv Gandhi on the 60th anniversary of his birthday in New Delhi

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Lance Armstrong wins tour de france a history-making
sixth time

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Brazil beat Argentina 4-2 on penalties to win the Copa America final in Lima

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John Kerry gets his feet wet!!

John Kerry is hoping to ride a wave of public support all the way into the White House. But the US presidential candidate, who has been enjoying a few days' break from the campaign trail, was happy to catch some waves of a different kind off the coast of Massachusetts on Tuesday.

The veteran politician was photographed kite surfing in the waters off Nantucket. The 60-year-old, who is gearing up for the Democratic Convention next week, is a regular visitor to the tiny island.

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Martha Stewart appears on 'larry king live' after receiving a five-month prison sentence

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Chelsea and her beau

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American golf pro Todd Hamilton wins British Open

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fireworks mark the end of bastille day celebrations in the french capital

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Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain make a toast at the government palace in Monterrey, Mexico

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Angelina Jolie welcomed by Queen Noor to 24th annual Arab Children's Congress in Amman

Fashion

Tony Ward's collection of floaty gowns showed that sexy hues aren't just for springtime

Gloves and a wide belt add a glamorous touch to this Laura Biagiotti cashmere cardigan

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