Princess Anne Opens Olympic Building

4 weeks ago 21st Oct 14:00

Britain's Princess Anne officially opened the new headquarters of the British Olympic Association yesterday (20.10.09).

The 59-year-old royal - who is president of the association - was thrilled to open the offices in London's Charlotte Street, declaring them to be an important step in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics.

It has given us the opportunity to work together and to get more people here in the run-up to 2012

Anne said: "We have been given the opportunity to have the Olympic Games and the levels of expectation rise.

"We really needed somewhere appropriate to function from, together with the BPA, and this does seem like a dream come true.

"It has given us the opportunity to work together and to get more people here in the run-up to 2012."

British Olympic Association chairman Lord Moynihan added: "The association has undergone a significant transformation in the last year. Our vision is to ensure we are an organisation who are fit to deliver for our athletes and as a host nation. This is a great step forward."