The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics

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The 2012 London Olympics
Opening Ceremony


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[JessRulz]

Confirmed Attendees at the Opening Ceremony

Great Britain

• Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
• The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
• The Princess Royal
• The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
• The Duke of Kent

• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
• Prince Harry

Belgium

• The Duke and Duchess of Brabant

Denmark

• Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik
• Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary
• Princess Benedikte

Monaco

• Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

The Netherlands

• The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima

Norway

• Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Spain

• Queen Sofia

 

[Lumutqueen]

BBC is currently reporting live from the Olympic Stadium, currently it looks like a farm. One hour and 35 minutes to go people! Steve Redgrave is sat in the studio at the minute.

Some pictures not great quality,

 

[cepe]

Thanks Lumutqueen = just spotted the geese and shire horse. Brilliant!

 

[Molly2101]

The geese and horses...I cannot wait to see where THAT is going.

 

[Artemisia]

The Red Arrows!
A magnificent display, as always. Absolute perfection.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Red Arrows!
A magnificent display, as always. Absolute perfection.

They were amazing!

 

[Artemisia]

They were too. I've watched at least 5 flypasts since the beginning of the year, and the Red Arrows (along with other aircrafts) amaze me every time.

Apparently, everyone will have a part during the Opening Ceremony - spectators included. They are learning their parts right now (according to London2012).
How cool is that?

DON'T LOOK IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS.
A picture of the stadium. Looks like the "good old England" that most people abroad still associate with Britain.
You know, the Britain of small cottages, greenery, traditions.

 

[christinacg]

Does anyone know where those of us in the U.S. can watch it live?

 

[soapstar]

^ I've been looking, but I haven't found any live links yet.

Thanks for the pictures everyone! It all looks amazing. I can't watch to watch the opening.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Oh no its started to rain in London

 

[julliette]

Same question here but for Portugal?

 

[Madame Royale]

I've woken early to watch the Opening Ceremony LIVE broadcast on TV. The set looks very charming.

 

[EIIR]

BBC 1 LINK HERE FOR THOSE OVERSEAS:

tvpc.com - BBC 1

 

[Molly2101]

Spotted William, Catherine and Princess Anne from the British Royals in photographs so far. There are of course others there, but the main contenders for camera opportunities will definitely be the Cambridges and Harry.

 

[Danish_Royalist]

Enjoy everyone!

 

[Lumutqueen]

Here we go, London 2012!

 

[EIIR]

So glad we've got some of Sir Edward Elgar's Nimrod to start us off - the most beautiful piece of music ever composed.

 

[Molly2101]

I love the "weather report". Love the countdown for the last minute.

 

[Lumutqueen]

Industrial Revolution to the full blown digital age, here we go!

Eastenders, really?

Bradley Wiggins, ey?

That child must be scared out of his mind!

Songs from Scotland, NI, Wales and Jerusalem for England.

 

[An Ard Ri]

"Jerusalem"/"Danny Boy"

 

[Lumutqueen]

Kenneth Branagh I believe. Playing Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

 

[kbk]

Oh Danny Boy! Yeah :]

 

[Lumutqueen]

Shakespeare!! The Tempest.

 

[Artemisia]

Just some royal spottings:
- Prince Albert and Charlene
- Prince Albert, King Constantine, Queen Anne Marie
- King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie
- William and Kate
- The Prince and Princess Orange

I just loved the songs, and Kenneth - always great to see him too.
'Be not afeard: the Isle is full of noises'

 

[An Ard Ri]

Kenneth Branagh I believe.

Sir Kenneth Branagh

 

[kbk]

Shakespeare!! The Tempest.

Branagh is one of my favourites. a great show so far

 

[Lumutqueen]

Industrial Revolution not doing it for more, although the drums are nice.

 

[EIIR]

Is the Queen in the stadium yet, or will she have a big entrance?

 

[Lumutqueen]

Is the Queen in the stadium yet, or will she have a big entrance?

Haven't seen her but I imagine she's in the stadium but will walk out.