Queen welcomes Olympic committee to London

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have hosted the International Olympics Committee (IOC) at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen made a speech to the guests and sent "warm wishes" to all the athletes involved in the Games.

Around 17,000 athletes and officials are set to be involved in the Games.

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