Olympic flame arrives on British soil
Reuters
2012-05-18
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Cheers as the the Olympic flame arrives on British soil --- after making a special flight from Athens aboard a British Airways flight.
Britain's Princess Anne and David Beckham were among the delegation traveling with the flame
The soccer star and former England soccer team captain is playing a key role in the upcoming Olympics.
SOUNDBITE: Soccer start David Beckham saying:
"To be part of this team bringing the flame not just to England but to the east end of London like you say and to a part of London where I grew up - I am very proud of that."
Starting Saturday, the flame will spend the next 70 days crisscrossing Britain ahead of the opening ceremonies July 27th.
Deborah Gembara, Reuters.
Britain's Princess Anne and David Beckham were among the delegation traveling with the flame
The soccer star and former England soccer team captain is playing a key role in the upcoming Olympics.
SOUNDBITE: Soccer start David Beckham saying:
"To be part of this team bringing the flame not just to England but to the east end of London like you say and to a part of London where I grew up - I am very proud of that."
Starting Saturday, the flame will spend the next 70 days crisscrossing Britain ahead of the opening ceremonies July 27th.
Deborah Gembara, Reuters.
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