Glasgow, July 23 -- King Charles III declared the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games open at The Hydro as he attended the opening ceremony along with Queen Camila in Glasgow.

As per the official website of Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, the show opened with a curved LED screen - showcasing key elements Scotland is known for- from the Loch Ness, the Kelpies, to the Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time.

The 11 days of one of the world's most anticipated sporting events will see over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.

Meanwhile, in a post on X, the Royal Family called it an "incredible evening" in Glasgow as the games kick off.

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