Prince Edward, who is vice-patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, released a message ahead of the event's opening ceremony, saying in part: " The Games are more than just about sport, they are the greatest manifestation of the Commonwealth: our extraordinary collection of countries linked together through a myriad of bonds of common interests and relationships. Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex attended the event The Earl and Countess of Wessex also made an appearance at the opening ceremony. READ: Duchess Camilla praises grandchildren for 'teaching her new things' PHOTOS: 12 times the royals lost their temper in public It now gives me the greatest pleasure to declare the 22nd Commonwealth Games open." Your hard work and dedication, particularly in recent times, have been an inspiration to all of us. "I wish each athlete and team every success.
It is a city symbolic of the rich diversity and unity of the Commonwealth, and one which now welcomes you all in friendship. But above all they remind us of our connection with one another, wherever we may be in the world, as part of the Commonwealth family of nations."Ĭharles continued: "Tonight, in the words of the founder of the Games, we embark once again on a novel adventure here in Birmingham, a pioneering city which has drawn in and embraced so many throughout its history. "Over the years, the coming together of so many for the ‘Friendly Games’ has created memorable shared experiences, established long standing relationships, and even created some friendly rivalries. Over the past 294 days, it has carried not only my message to you, but also the shared hopes and dreams of each nation and territory through which it has passed, as it made its way to Birmingham. WATCH: Prince Charles mentions his late father Prince Philip in speech to the QueenĪt the opening ceremony, the Prince read the Queen's message for the Games, which she placed into the Commonwealth Games Baton back in October 2021 and which has travelled the globe during a 294-day journey to all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.Īddressing the crowd on behalf of the Queen, Charles said: "On October 7 last year, this specially created Baton left Buckingham Palace to travel across the Commonwealth.
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