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Gregor Young

John Swinney criticised for singing 'anti-Scots' God Save the King at games opening

King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Andy Burnham, and John Swinney all pictured in the Royal Box during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (Image: Getty Images)

JOHN Swinney singing God Save the King at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has come under criticism from pro-independence voices.

Footage of the First Minister at the event at The Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday evening has been shared widely online, including by the official Buckingham Palace account.

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