Once again, Charles III (77) has demonstrated his sense of humor. The British King made an extremely unusual entrance at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Alongside his wife, Queen Camilla (79), he utilized a prop that should be familiar to almost all British citizens as well as every series fan worldwide.
The royal couple was picked up by former cyclist Sir Chris Hoy (50) and actor Greg McHugh (46) in a TARDIS. This is a space-time machine from the cult sci-fi series Doctor Who, which has been popular for decades and is modeled after an old police call box.
From Balmoral to the Stage
The duo picked up the royal couple at Balmoral Castle in a pre-recorded segment, before the TARDIS was set up on stage at the OVO Hydro. After Hoy first exited the box, the King and Queen stepped out to applause. A clip of the creative entrance was published on the official Instagram account of the British Royal Family and on the Games' account, among others.
Charles III also delivered a speech during the opening ceremony. He honored the dedication and talent of each and every athlete and team. Your perseverance inspires us, and we look forward with great anticipation to your performances in the coming days, the King stated.
The Commonwealth Games are typically held every four years. At this major sporting event, around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories are expected this year, competing in various disciplines. In 2026, the Games will take place from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2014, they were already held once in the country's most populous city.
