According to an Indian External Affairs Ministry official, the British Government has confirmed that that 62-year-old wife of the heir to the British throne, will also be in the country's capital to open the Games on October 3.

Last month it was revealed that the Queen will not attend the Commonwealth Games for the first time since they were hosted in Kingston 44 years ago because of her tight schedule.

At the time it was then stated that only Prince Charles would be attending the event.

The couple had earlier visited India in 2006, a year after they got married in 2005.

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is also scheduled to attend the Games in his role as the vice-patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation.


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