Britain's Prince Harry (L), Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William stand on the balcony of the Royal box before the Derby at Epsom Racecourse in southern England June 4, 2011.Reuters
Britain's Prince Harry (L), Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William stand on the balcony of the Royal box before the Derby at Epsom Racecourse in southern England June 4, 2011.ReutersEngland player Wayne Rooney chats with Prince William during a training session at Manchester United's Carrington complex in Manchester, northern England, June 1, 2006.ReutersBritain's Prince William laughs with his wife Katherine after they both competed in a dragon boat race in Dalvay-by-the-SeaReutersPrinces William (L), Harry and David Beckham (C) speak with the media during a reception organised by the British Football Association in Johannesburg, June 19, 2010ReutersBritain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit Victoria Barracks to present medals to the Irish Guards in WindsorReutersBritain's Prince William and his wife Catherine pose wearing the sweaters of the Canadian Rangers during a visit to Blatchford LakeReutersBritain's Zara Phillips (L) talks to Prince Harry before the Six Nations rugby union match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium in London February 26, 2011ReutersBritain's Prince William and Prince Harry shake hands after playing polo against one another during the Sentebale Cup at Coworth park, BerkshireReutersPrince William plays in a polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club for a charity event held in support of the American Friends of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry in Santa Barbara, California July 9, 2011ReutersMcLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain speaks with Prince Harry before the British F1 Grand Prix at SilverstoneReutersBritain's Prince Harry (R) shakes hands with New Zealand's Dan Carter after they won their friendly international rugby match match against England at Twickenham in London November 6, 2010ReutersPrince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey in London April 29, 2011Reuters
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have been made official ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB in the run-up and during the 2012 London games.
Their new role will see Kate, William and Harry promote British athletes and they will play an active role in encouraging the public in supporting the sports men and woman taking part.
It is likely the trio will visit the teams over the coming months before the Olympics begin next July and the Paralympics a month later, and also have some involvement in the global competitions.
"Catherine, Harry and I are honoured to be ambassadors for Team GB and ParalympicsGB," William said.
"London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will inspire so many people - particularly the young - to be the best they can be.
"We are hugely looking forward to this incredible sporting competition, but are also looking beyond next summer's Games to the springboard it will provide for future success and excellence."
The London Olympics begin July 27 and end Aug. 12.
