Later today it will be Tokyo's turn to welcome the world and officially start the Olympic Games in a spectacular opening ceremony.
It comes nine years after London hosted the games and put on a breathtaking opener directed by Danny Boyle. For many, the highlight of the 2012 ceremony was the Queen's surprise appearance in a James Bond spoof sketch alongside Daniel Craig.
In it, Bond is seen arriving at Buckingham Palace and is escorted to Her Majesty, who is sitting writing at her desk. She greets him by saying "Good evening Mr Bond" and the pair walk through the palace corridors alongside the corgis to a waiting helicopter.
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