The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012
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Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event.

The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

The spectacular finale of the event saw the Olympic Cauldron, formed of 205 copper petals representing the competing nations coming together in London for the Games, ignited by seven young Torchbearers nominated by Britain’s past and present Olympic and sporting greats.

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The Olympic Stadium is illuminated during the Opening Cermony
The Queen with Jacques Rogge
The Olympic Stadium is illuminated during the Opening Cermony
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The Italian Olympic team enters the stadium
Members of the Qatar delegation enter the Olympic Stadium
The USA Olympic team enters the stadium
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The Danish team arrives at the Olympic Stadium
The South African Olympic team arrives at the stadium
Team GB enter Olympic Stadium
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Team France enter the Olympic Stadium
The Greek Olympic team enters the Olympic Stadium
Japan enters the Olympic Stadium
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The Austrian Olympic team enters the stadium
The Belgian team enters Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Rings are projected on the House of Parliament
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The India Olympic Team
Bolt flies the flag for Jamaica
The Colombian delegation enters the Olympic Stadium
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Usain Bolt carries the Jamaican flag during the Opening Ceremony
Sir Steve Redgrave receives the Olympic Flame

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