The British King steps out of… a Doctor Who time capsule and an unprecedented crazy collaboration: The 2026 Games opening ceremony stuns the whole world with its bizarre uniqueness!
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are officially open. All with the help of King Charles III, the Loch Ness Monster and thousands of athletes and Para-athletes.
The 10-day event will see around 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories competing in the Games.
Last night saw some famous faces in Glasgow’s Hydro Arena – including the King and Queen entering the ceremony through Doctor Who’s Tardis.
And who was there to greet them? Only famous cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.
After arriving in blue-box style, the King thanked the city of Glasgow “and all those who have made this event possible”.
He added that the Commonwealth is a “unique and extraordinary family of nations”.
But the performers didn’t need a Tardis to take us back in time.
The first dance of the opening ceremony showed us 1700s pre-industrial Scotland.
The dance represented the weaving industry, using long white cloths.
The city’s history of science and medicine was also highlighted.
Like Joseph Lister who introduced antiseptic surgery and Sir William Macewen pioneered brain tumour removal.
Of course Glasgow’s night life had to be mentioned.
Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie sang Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, surrounded by sparkly unicorns parading around.
The athletes walked around the stage, carrying their nation’s flags and waving to the crowd.
The ceremony’s stage was shaped to represent a Celtic knot.
A giant, blue Loch Ness Monster joined Scottish actor Sam Heughan for their moment in the spotlight.
I thought she was camera shy.
Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstal performed two of her greatest hits, Black Horse & the Cherry Tree and Suddenly I See.
But of course she had to get a Tartan Army anthem in there too. She led the crown in a chant of “No Scotland No Party”.
And how to end the ceremony? With a giant, flying Tunnock’s teacake of course.
SOURCE: BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cwyjew664nqo
