Queen Elizabeth in 2019 starting baton relay.Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II presents the baton to British Paralympic athlete Kadeena Cox during the Baton Relay for Birmingham 2022, the XXII Commonwealth Games

Prince Harry, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the gymnastics during the Commonwealth Games

Queen Elizabeth II presents the silver medal for the High Jump to Ann Wilson of England, as gold medalist, Debbie Brill of Canada, looks on, at Meadowbank Stadium, during the British Commonwealth Games

The baton also carried a secret message from the Queen, which will be read at the opening ceremony on Thursday.

Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales and deputy leader of the Nationals party Bridget McKenzie (left), during the India V New Zealand women’s basketball game at the Commonwealth Games

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Prince Harry meets Usain Bolt during a visit to the Commonwealth Games Village

It’s unclear ifQueen Elizabethwill make an appearance at this year’s event. Last week, shetraveled to Scotlandfor her annual summer break at herBalmoral estate.

source: people.com