Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCraig MeighanThursday 23 July 2026 22:36 BSTThe King and Queen made a dramatic entrance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony (PA)The King and Queen made a dramatic entrance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, emerging from a Doctor Who TARDIS.The ceremony, held at the Hydro arena, marked the start of the 11-day sporting event featuring over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories.The TARDIS's journey across Scotland, piloted by cycling star Sir Chris Hoy and actor Greg McHugh, culminated in its materialisation on an onstage garden inside the arena.King Charles is set to formally open the Games in his capacity as Head of the Commonwealth.This theatrical entrance follows a tradition of royal participation in major events, reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth II's appearance at the London 2012 Olympics and her Platinum Jubilee sketch with Paddington Bear.In fullKing and Queen have dramatic entrance to kick off Commonwealth Games opening ceremonyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in