Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry send special good luck message to Team GB ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics

Robert Jobson4 August 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have recorded a special message to wish the Team GB athletes good luck ahead of the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Rio 2016 will see 366 British athletes compete across 23 sports as Team GB look to better the 47 medals won at Beijing 2008 and make Rio Great Britain’s best-ever away Games.

In their message, Their Royal Highnesses look back on the success of Team GB at London 2012, and send their best wishes to the British athletes competing in Rio.

The Duke: "London 2012 saw this country come alive with a passion for sport. It saw people of all ages, and from all walks of life, join together to support Team GB."

Prince Harry: "Each member of Team GB will have a unique journey, but they all share the same aim – to deliver the best performance they possibly can."

The Duchess: "London 2012 showcased the best of British sport, and we are all so excited to see what can be achieved in Rio."

Prince Harry: "Our athletes are an inspiration to us all, and we need the whole country to get behind them and cheer them on as they take to the world stage."

The Duke: "We have some of the most passionate supporters in the world, and we can't wait to cheer on our athletes together this time around in Rio."

The Duchess: "We can't wait to watch everyone compete. Good luck!"

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