King Charles and Queen Camilla are in attendance as the coveted tournament kicks off in Scotland on Thursday.
After beautiful performances and moving words, the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony has come to an end!
The coveted tournament will see top athletes competing across multiple sports over the next nine days. And of course, everyone will be waiting for royal appearances at the competition.
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King Charles spoke about the "unique and extraordinary family of nations" that is the Commonwealth. A true environmentalist, he talked about plastic pollution and the desire to protect the oceans.
The monarch further thanked the city of Glasgow, the athletes, the organisers, and the volunteers before officially declaring the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games open!
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The baton has moved around the stage, and King Charles' message has been removed from it. People had been waiting to hear the speech since last year's Commonwealth Day.
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King Charles was spotted waving to the players during the athletes' parade. He also applauded them.
Botswana opened the parade, while the host nation, Scotland, was the last to walk the circular ramp.
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During the royal reception ahead of the opening ceremony, King Charles and Prince Edward were spotted having a word. In contrast to his older brother's red tie, the Duke of Edinburgh had opted for a patterned blue tie. He had paired it with a dark blazer and matching trousers.
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King Charles met the 2026 Commonwealth Games' official mascot, Finnie, a unicorn, during the royal reception ahead of the opening ceremony. The mascot performed a perfect curtsy, earning a wide smile from the sovereign.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have joined other attendees in the royal box, as the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony gets underway.
The royal couple were joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, as well.
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King Charles is known for his dramatic flair. It was on display as he and Queen Camilla made a grand entrance at the 2026 Commonwealth Opening Ceremony. When the monarch stepped out of the TARDIS, he could be seen peering into the distance with a hand to his forehead.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla looked in sync as usual as they walked down a circular ramp during the ceremony. While the monarch opted for a patterned red tie, navy blue blazer, and matching trousers, the Queen Consort chose her favorite color - blue. She looked regal in a cobalt blue jumpsuit. Couple goals, for sure!
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King Charles and Queen Camilla made a stunning entry at the Opening Ceremony at The Hydro on Thursday. The couple walked out of the TARDIS, a fictional hybrid of a time machine and a spacecraft. A timeless start indeed!
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King Charles has marked his attendance at the Royal Reception in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on Thursday. He was seen chatting with the UK's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, at the event.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony!
The monarch is expected to declare the Games open by reading aloud a message he had already placed inside the King's Baton last year.
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