Prince Charles to represent the Queen at opening of Commonwealth Games
During a summit of Commonwealth leaders in Rwanda last month, Charles said he was looking forward to the Games
Prince Charles will be representing the Queen, a statement said. He will be accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall.Other royals including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to attend the Games, which close on 8 August.At the end of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, she said she was committed to serving the country "to the best of my ability, supported by my family".
He said: "In a world currently riven by conflict and division, these games - so aptly called 'the friendly games' - stand as a shining celebration of our unity, our diversity and our pursuit of shared excellence."
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