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King & Queen Arrive via TARDIS for Games Opening
23 Jul
Summary
- Royals Charles and Camilla used the TARDIS for their Games opening arrival.
- The opening ceremony featured performances by KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans.
- 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete in the Commonwealth Games.
King Charles and Queen Camilla officially opened the Commonwealth Games for 2026 in a memorable fashion, arriving via a TARDIS.
The royal pair emerged from the iconic time machine after a humorous sketch, stepping into the Royal Box at The Hydro to declare the Games open. This unique entrance echoed the late Queen's memorable arrival with Daniel Craig at the London 2012 Olympics.
The Opening Ceremony, held on July 23, 2026, celebrated community and unity with a performance headlined by Scottish singers KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans. The spectacle included artistic representations of global connection and collective artwork.
This year's Commonwealth Games will host 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. The competition features 10 sports and 6 para sports across four venues in Glasgow. TNT Sports will screen the event live, with Channel 5 broadcasting the Opening Ceremony and highlights.
