King Charles and Queen Camilla open Glasgow Commonwealth Games ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- 9:59 PMBBC News — King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games - BBC
"The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.
"The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:15 PMKing and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.
- BBC NewsJul 23, 2026, 9:59 PMKing and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games - BBC
The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.
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