Commonwealth games opening ceremony - in pictures
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Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium on July 28. AP -
Eddie Ockenden and Rachael Grinham, flag bearers of Team Australia, lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony. Getty -
Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium on July 28. AFP -
Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, during the opening ceremony. Reuters -
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive at the Opening Ceremony. EPA -
Prince Charles steps out of an Aston Martin sportscar after driving himself and the Duchess of Cornwall into Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AFP -
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive. AFP -
Girls' education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai makes a speech at the Opening Ceremony. Getty -
The Red Arrows, the Aerobatic Team of Britain's Royal Air Force, fly over the stadium. AFP -
The Red Arrows, the Aerobatic Team of Britain's Royal Air Force, fly over the stadium. AP -
The RAF Red Arrows' flypast. Getty -
Actors perform during the Opening Ceremony at the Alexander Stadium. EPA -
Emily Campbell and Jack Laugher lead Team England at the Opening Ceremony. EPA -
Manpreet Singh and PV Sindhu, flag bearers for India, lead their team out. Getty -
Team Jamaica enters the stadium. Getty -
Muhammad Inam and Bismah Maroof, flag bearers for Pakistan, usher their teammates on to Alexander Stadium. Getty -
Britain's Prince Charles meets athletes and members of the New Zealand hockey team during a visit to the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in England. AP -
Spectators wear team England-themed hats before the opening ceremony. Getty -
Spectators pose for a photo before the opening ceremony. Getty -
Spectators pose for a photo at Alexander Stadium. Getty -
Spectators arrive for the opening ceremony. Getty -
The big screen welcomes spectators to the stadium. Getty -
Spectators enjoy the atmosphere before the opening ceremony. Getty -
A spectator takes a picture inside the stadium. Getty -
Spectators enjoy the atmosphere before the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. Getty -
Britain's Prince Charles, standing next to the Mayor of Birmingham Maureen Cornish, signs the official book of the city's visitors during a visit to the Festival Site at Victoria Square before the opening ceremony. AP -
Athletes are shuttled to Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AFP -
The Prince of Wales speaks to Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere during the Opening Reception for the Commonwealth Games. PA -
A police officer stands guard outside Alexander Stadium. AFP -
The Prince of Wales greets people during a visit to the Festival Site at Victoria Square. PA -
Spectators pose for photographs before the opening ceremony. PA -
A spectator has his face painted in Team England colours. Getty -
Women pose for a picture as people arrive for the Commonwealth Games. AP -
Spectators arrive before the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. AP -
Prince Charles visits the Festival Site at Victoria Square. AP -
Spectators arrive before the opening ceremony. PA -
Spectators arrive at the stadium. AP -
Prince Charles poses with Commonwealth Games volunteers during a visit to the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham. AP -
Prince Charles reacts as he sets off a metal detector during a visit to the Athletes Village. AP -
A man gives a high-five to a volunteer as people arrive for the opening ceremony. AP -
Spectators arrive for the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. PA -
Spectators, one dressed in a Union flag-themed suit, arrive to attend the opening ceremony. AFP
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