2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

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The Olympic rings are seen during a pyrotechnics display at the pre-show before the opening ceremony.Credit:Reuters

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The Australian Olympic team enter the stadium lead by flag bearer Lauren Jackson.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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The Olympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony.Credit:Getty

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (L) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Supplied

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A group of young athletes run into the stadium carrying the Olympic flame.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Fireworks explode off the Tower Bridge during the night of the opening ceremony of London 2012 Olympic Games in London.Credit:Reuters

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The cauldron is spectacularly lit by the Olympic flame.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Musical performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Brazil's athletes carry the national and British flags.Credit:AP

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Fireworks over the Olympic stadium.Credit:Getty

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Musical performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Credit:Pat Scala

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Belgium's athletes march on the parade during the opening ceremony.Credit:Reuters

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A moving tribute performance.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Musical performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Credit:Pat Scala

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Members of China's contingent wave flags as they take part in the parade.Credit:Reuters

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Musical performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Musical performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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Actors portraying the Queen and James Bond arrive via parachute after jumping from a helicopter during the opening ceremony.Credit:Reuters

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A general view of the the set depicting the English countryside during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

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Actor Rowan Atkinson, known for his role as Mr Bean, performs during the opening ceremony.Credit:Reuters