King Charles and Queen Camilla open Glasgow Commonwealth Games ceremony

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla open Glasgow Commonwealth Games ceremony
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King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared from a Tardis at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event featured performances and the parade of athletes from 74 nations. A segment titled 'Ceud Míle Fáilte' welcomed the athletes, and highlights included a Loch Ness monster presentation. Despite being on a smaller scale, the Games will feature a record 47 para-sports events. Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the second time after the Australian city of Victoria withdrew.

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  • The ceremony lasted two hours and 20 minutes.
  • Athletes paraded before the ceremony instead of afterward for the first time.
  • The last baton was carried by Team Scotland, led by Alex Marshall.
  • Performers included Nathan Evans, Tom Walker, and KT Tunstall.
  • A magical Scottish garden theme was prominent throughout the event.
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  • 10:15 PMYahoo SportsKing and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.

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