SINGAPORE : There was plenty of fanfare at the British High Commission in Singapore on Friday.
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, was in town to witness the official launch of London's bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
London and four other cities - Paris, New York, Madrid and Moscow - are competing to be the host.
The launch kicks off Britain's lead-up to the final result which will be announced next July in Singapore. - CNA