Photo Gallery: Official opening of 2012 Olympics

Members of the Malaysia's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in London. AFP

The Malaysian contingent at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony

Members of the Canadian Olympic team take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. Agencies

Welcome to London! Fireworks over the Thames at Tower Bridge in London mark the opening of the Olympic Games. Agencies

British solo artist Emeli Sande sings 'Abide With Me' - the hymn was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite and was played by the band on the Titanic when it sank.

Brazil's flagbearer Rodrigo Pessoa carries the flag as he leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium in London on July 27, 2012. AFP

Athletes from Belgium parade during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. Agencies

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic stadium in London. AFP

Performers during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. Agencies

The Olympic rings form during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012. Agencies

Britain Queen Elizabeth II (C) takes place next to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge (L)

Britain Queen Elizabeth II (C) takes place next to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge (L), the Spokesman for London 2012 Don Foster (2D-L), the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (2D-R) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic stadium in London. AFP

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) and her husband Prince Philip (R), Duke of Edinburgh and the President of the International Olympic Committee Count Jacques Rogge (L) seen on the stands during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games will be held in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Agencies

Actor Rowan Atkinson, known for his role as Mr Bean, performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. Agencies

The audience in the stands dress up in rain jackets during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games will start on 27 July 2012. Agencies

The audience in the stands dress up in rain jackets during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games will start on 27 July 2012. Agencies

The audience in the stands dress up in rain jackets during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games will start on 27 July 2012. Agencies

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium, July 27, 2012. Agencies

Performers dressed as the character Mary Poppins descend to the ground during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. Agencies

Chelsea Pensioners during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 27 July 2012. Agencies

Performers play drums during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. Agencies

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. Agencies

Aerial view shows the Olympic rings being raised in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012. AFP

Huge chimneys emerge from the ground to symbolise the industrial revolution during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic stadium in London. AFP

Artists perform as the Olympic rings are pictured above the stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in London. AFP

Three Guest (L-R) Singh Sodhi, Vijay Kumar Malhotra and Krishna Malhotra wear 3D-glasses before the olympic opening ceremony in London, Great Britain, 27 July 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games will start on 27 July 2012. Agencies

Perfromers gather during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. Agencies

PICTURE TAKEN WITH A ROBOTIC CAMERA Actors wait for the beginning of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on July 27, 2012. AFP

A performer walks in front of sheep before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.

Actors perform during the British meadow scene prior the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic stadium in London. AFP