There were a few special guests in the audience on Thursday evening as Chris Hoy rocketed Team GB to yet another medal - and himself into the history books.

Among the crowd in the velodrome were a very excited Prince William and Duchess Kate, who celebrated Hoy's victory with a hug.

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Other famous figures in the crowd included Prince Harry, as well as prime minister David Cameron and former prime minister John Major.

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Kate, keeping it simple in a white polo shirt accessorised only with an 'Honoured guest' Olympics pass.

See pics of the royal couple below.

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  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge embrace after Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain win the gold and a new world record in the Men's Team Sprint Track Cycling final during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Sir Tim Lawrence, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge embrace after Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain win the gold and a new world record in the Men's Team Sprint Track Cycling final during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge embrace after Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain win the gold and a new world record in the Men's Team Sprint Track Cycling final during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

  • Olympics Day 6 - Cycling - Track

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)