London 2012 welcomes Prince of Orange

Accompanied by Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment Sybilla Dekker, the heir to the Dutch throne Prince Willem-Alexander was briefed by London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Sebastian Coe and Deputy Mayor of London Nicky Gavron at the London 2012 offices in Canary Wharf.

They were then given a bird's eye view of the Olympic Park site from Holden Point, with Sebastian Coe and Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales.

With a keen interest in environment and regeneration issues, the Prince later visited the Thames Barrier and discussed plans for climate change and adaptation at London's Environment Agency.

Sybilla Dekker said: "The Olympic Park is being developed using best practice in spatial quality - getting the best value in terms of the function of the site, the experience of users, future use and sustainability.

"I am impressed that the planning and layout of the Park addresses usage and legacy after the Games, which is of great importance."

7 September 2006