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King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
The opening ceremony featured a Doctor Who sequence that sent the TARDIS across Scotland before the royals emerged, with more than 3,000 athletes competing.
- On Thursday, King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, emerging from the TARDIS at the Hydro arena to begin the competition.
- An opening film depicted the TARDIS traveling across Scotland, visiting Loch Ness and Edinburgh Castle before collecting the royals at Balmoral Castle for the ceremony.
- Cycling star Sir Chris Hoy and actor Greg McHugh piloted the TARDIS, while Seventh Doctor actor Sylvester McCoy made a guest appearance questioning what happened to his vessel.
- This memorable entrance mirrors Queen Elizabeth II's famous 2012 London Olympics stunt, where she appeared to skydive with James Bond actor Daniel Craig to open those games.
- The 11-day sporting event features more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing in 10 sports and six Para sports, while the royal cameo underscores Doctor Who's cultural status.
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King Charles emerges from Doctor Who’s TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer "Doctor Who."
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