King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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Notable Quotes
"this edition has been made possible by the 'extraordinary legacy of 2014 and by a city that once again welcomes us with warm hearts and open arms.'"
— Donald Rukare , Executive
"'When the future of these Games was uncertain, Glasgow didn't ask: 'Can we?' We asked: 'When do we get started?' People across this city should be incredibly proud of what has been achieved over the past 18 months.'"
— George Black , Executive
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Donald Rukare is the president of Commonwealth Sport.
George Black is the chair of Glasgow 2026.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
KT Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and hit songs.
Nina Nesbitt is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for her pop music.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Sir Chris Hoy is a Scottish track cyclist and multiple Olympic gold medalist.
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King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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