LONDON –  Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have dressed to the nines to support the British Olympics team at a gala dinner.

The royal couple was among the audience at the event at London's Royal Albert Hall, which features singers Gary Barlow and Will Young.

The Duchess, formerly known as Kate Middleton, dazzled photographers in a teal Jenny Packham gown, while William wore a tuxedo.

On Friday the Prince said, he could not wait for the Games to begin. He encouraged Britain's Olympics and Paralympics athletes in his speech, saying: "Glory awaits you."

The Olympics will take place July 27-Aug. 12.