On 29th August, LOCOG, The London 2012 Organsing Committee made confirmation that Her Majesty The Queen along with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will mark the opening of Paralymic Games in the Olympic Stadium.
Being the head of state, Queen will announce the Paralympic Games by declaraing, “I declare open the London 2012 Paralympic Games.”
Seb Coe, LOCOG Chair said, “The Paralympic Games will undoubtedly be a time of extraordinary pride for our nation, and it is fitting that Her Majesty will declare us underway.”
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, officially opened the 1984 Paralympic Games. Both Europe and North America hosted these games. The opening ceremony will be held in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire.
Sir Philip Craven, the President of International Paralympic Committee stated, “I am delighted that Her Majesty The Queen will be opening the Paralympic Games, further underlining the significance and status of these Games not just to the Commonwealth but to the whole world.”
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