- 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.
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