Queen's granddaughter Phillips takes silver in London

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British royal Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, emulated her father by reaching the Olympic podium Tuesday -- but was left to rue a costly error as her team missed out on eventing gold behind Germany.

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