Invictus Games Opening Ceremony
INVICTUS GAMES OPENING CEREMONY PRESENTED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER
On the evening of 10th September, London held the opening ceremony of the first ever Invictus Games marking the start of the highly anticipated sporting competition for ‘wounded warriors’ from 13 nations. The event roared into life with a spectacular Red Arrows fly-past among other military appearances and performances.
During the ceremony a heritage Land Rover Series II carried Idris Elba, an actor and singer who famously portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’. The Land Rover had previously carried Her Majesty the Queen and the late Queen Mother during the 1970s/80s. This Land Rover icon has been evolving for 65 years, now more commonly known as the Defender has sold over 2 million units since the car first appeared in 1948.
Idris Elba recited ‘Invictus’, the famous 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley that proclaims strength in the face of adversity. The spirit of the poem’s poignant closing lines, ‘I am the captain of my soul; I am the master of my fate’, can be seen in the ‘I AM’ emblem of the Invictus Games which celebrate what these men and women can achieve, post-injury. Later the flag bearers moved in the ‘I AM’ formation that could be seen from aerial views on camera.
Prince Harry was welcomed to the stage via video link from Michelle Obama. Prince Harry welcomed nations, competitors and supporters and commented, “Your stories move, inspire and humble us. You prove that anything is impossible, if you have the will. Welcome to the Games. Welcome to Invictus”
The celebrations closed with the official Invictus anthem penned by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, by Tri-Service Male Singers, Urban Voices Choir and Service Bands.
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On the evening of 10th September, London held the opening ceremony of the first ever Invictus Games marking the start of the highly anticipated sporting competition for ‘wounded warriors’ from 13 nations. The event roared into life with a spectacular Red Arrows fly-past among other military appearances and performances.
During the ceremony a heritage Land Rover Series II carried Idris Elba, an actor and singer who famously portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’. The Land Rover had previously carried Her Majesty the Queen and the late Queen Mother during the 1970s/80s. This Land Rover icon has been evolving for 65 years, now more commonly known as the Defender has sold over 2 million units since the car first appeared in 1948.
Idris Elba recited ‘Invictus’, the famous 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley that proclaims strength in the face of adversity. The spirit of the poem’s poignant closing lines, ‘I am the captain of my soul; I am the master of my fate’, can be seen in the ‘I AM’ emblem of the Invictus Games which celebrate what these men and women can achieve, post-injury. Later the flag bearers moved in the ‘I AM’ formation that could be seen from aerial views on camera.
Prince Harry was welcomed to the stage via video link from Michelle Obama. Prince Harry welcomed nations, competitors and supporters and commented, “Your stories move, inspire and humble us. You prove that anything is impossible, if you have the will. Welcome to the Games. Welcome to Invictus”
The celebrations closed with the official Invictus anthem penned by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, by Tri-Service Male Singers, Urban Voices Choir and Service Bands.
Barretts Land Rover in Kent
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