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King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

King Charles will launch the inaugural King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, marking the start of the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The King emphasized that restoring 'the disrupted harmony of our entire planet' is the most important task facing humanity in his Commonwealth Day message.
Commonwealth Day celebrates the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth, marked by participation from royal family members and a commemorative song by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The Commonwealth Day service will be held at Westminster Abbey, with other royal family members present to celebrate the Family of Nations.

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Merco Press

Charles III launched the King's Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, has officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty placed his Message to the Commonwealth into the first Baton, passing it to the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy, to start the relay with 500 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.

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Daily Record

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be launched by King with baton relay

King Charles will join other members of the Royal Family to celebrate this year's Commonwealth Day.

4 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The National

King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

THE King will launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

4 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The Heritage Times

2026 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay For Launch At Buckingham Palace

By Victor Kanayo King Charles will launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace later this year, ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. It is the 18th official Commonwealth Games relay and marks 500 days until the event begins on 23 July next year. He will hand the baton to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, the first bearer on its journey around the world. The relay, which begins in London as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, wil…

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perspectivemedia.com

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace. The King has been joined by cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy to officially start the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace on Monday, with 500 days to go before the sporting event begins. Glasgow was announce…

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DGWGO

GLASGOW COMMONWEALTH GAMES ROYAL BATON RELAY BEGINS

The Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is a reimagined Relay for a new era. For the first time ever, each of the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will receive their own Baton, proudly crafted in Glasgow. His Majesty The King, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, has officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Co…

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