The Commonwealth Games, which are slated to take place in Birmingham, UK (United Kingdom) from July 28 to August 8, have a long history with the Royal Family.
The competition, of which the Queen is the patron, is embodied in its most enduring symbol, a Baton which carries her message of greeting to the athletes.
The history began in 1947 when she was known as Princess Elizabeth when she sent a special message to the Commonwealth to mark her 21st birthday.
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The Queen always shares her sentiments every time she attends the Commonwealth Games since she ascended to the throne in 1952.
Her husband, the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became President of the Commonwealth Games Federation in 1955 after being present during the 1954 competitions in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
It has been 20 years since the Games were played in England with the last being in Manchester in 2002.
The Queen, however, will not attend this year's event because of her ongoing mobility problems. She will be represented by Prince Charles.
The Prince is the patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation and will be accompanied by his wife Duchess Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Commonwealth Games fall at a time when the Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee after becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate seventy years of service.
Other royal attendees will include The Prince of Wales who is expected to attend the opening ceremony in Birmingham on July 28.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to grace the tournament on 2 August.
This year's Commonwealth Games are to start on July 28 and end on August 8 with 72 nations set to compete.
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