Prince Harry's Invictus Games open in London

  • 11 September 2014

The Invictus Games for wounded servicemen and women have opened at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

  • Members of the U.S. team march in during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London September 10, 2014

    The Invictus Games for wounded servicemen and women have opened at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

  • Members of the French team during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

    More than 400 competitors, from 13 countries, will go head to head in nine adaptive sports over four days.

  • The Great Britain team enters the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on September 10, 2014 in London

    The countries taking part are: Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, USA and...

  • The Great Britain team enters the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on September 10, 2014

    Great Britain, seen here entering the opening ceremony.

  • The Red Arrows fly over the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on September 10

    The event began with a short version of God Save the Queen, followed by the Invictus fanfare and an amazing flypast by the Red Arrows.

  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry laugh during the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony

    The Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales attended the opening ceremony, along with Prince Harry and 6,500 spectators.

  • The King"s Troop Royal Horse Artillery perform a musical ride during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at Olympic Park in London September

    There were also displays by military units including the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

  • Prince Harry gives a speech during the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony on September 10

    Prince Harry, who organised the games, said "lives will be changed". He told the crowd: "Over the next four days we will see some truly remarkable achievements."

  • Members of the Tri-Service Male Singers, Urban Voices Choir and 3 X-Service Bands perform the Invictus Anthem during the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games

    After Prince Harry's speech, three singers from the Armed Forces performed the Invictus Anthem, written by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. They were joined by the Urban Voices Collective,

  • shows US First Lady Michelle Obama delivering a video message to the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony in London, Britain, 10 September

    In a recorded message, US President Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, told competitors: "Some of the most inspiring moments I have had as First Lady have been when I have met with wounded warriors like so many of you."

  • The opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on September 10, 2014 in London

    You can catch all of the sporting action over the next four days on the BBC.