The Queen , who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal , also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London , making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two countries . For the London Olympics , she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony , alongside Daniel Craig as James Bond . On 4 April 2013 , she received an honorary BAFTA for her patronage of the film industry and was called " the most memorable Bond girl yet " at the award ceremony
opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Elizabeth II