Consider the following statements about the Queen's Baton Relay :
1. The helix shape of the Baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, created out of aluminium, is coated with a graded and layered soil pattern in black, yellow and red to represent the diversity of Commonwealth nations.
2. This Relay traditionally begins with a commencement ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, during which, the Queen entrusts the Baton containing her message to the athletes to the first honorary relay runner.
3. The Relay for the 1998 Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia became the first Asian country to host the Commonwealth Games.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only