Prince Charles was joined by Duran Duran and a 30ft-high bull as he welcomed the Commonwealth's "family of nations" to Birmingham last night. The prince opened the 2022 Commonwealth Games on behalf of the Queen.
A sellout crowd at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr enjoyed the festivities as the Games, the biggest sporting event in the UK since Glasgow hosted the same competition in 2014, kicked off. They were treated to fireworks and music from local heroes Duran Duran in a ceremony put together by renowned artistic director Iqbal Khan.
Greeting the competitors, Prince Charles said that Birmingham is “symbolic of the rich diversity and unity of the Commonwealth”. And in a short but powerful message, activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai spoke of how “every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential and pursue their wildest dreams”.
