Commonwealth Games 2022: Queen Elizabeth can not attend the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Queen Elizabeth can not attend the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony due to her health issues. Her elder son, Prince Charles will be present along with his wife, Camilla and son Prince William at the ceremony. The Commonwealth Games 2022 will begin on 28th July at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

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The 96-year-old has been the head of the Commonwealth Games since 1952. She has suffered from mobility issues and sometimes she uses a walking aid. Hence, the Queen has skipped several events like the State Opening of Parliament event. Prince Charles and his son Prince William attended the event there too. Charles frequently undertakes overseas engagements on her behalf. He will read a message from the Queen in the Commonwealth Games Baton.

More than 5,000 athletes from 72 Nations will compete on the Commonwealth Games' podium from 28th July to 8th August. last month, Prince Charles welcomed the sporting spectacle as a show of "unity" in these uncertain times.

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"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." Prince of Wales said.

Just recently, the queen’s job description was rewritten. A new version of the monarch’s "official duties" was drafted following her Platinum Jubilee, reducing the list of obligations she "must fulfill" and placing greater emphasis on the support of the wider royal family. According to the Sovereign Grant report, the queen's role still includes two key elements, Head of State and Head of Nation.