A GRAND SPORTING EVENT
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.
The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 (when it was cancelled due to World War II), have successively run every four years since. The Games were called the British Empire Games from 1930 to 1950, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games from 1954 to 1966, and British Commonwealth Games from 1970 to 1974.
Athletes with a disability are included as full members of their national teams since 2002, making the Commonwealth Games the first fully inclusive international multi-sport event.
BREATHTAKING OPENING CEREMONY
At the opening ceremony of 2022's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday, July 28th Prince Charles represented the Queen as she continued to take a step back from Royal duties. At the time his mother was on her annual summer holiday in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire.
Prince Charles was joined by his wife the Duchess of Cornwall and the Earl and Countess of Wessex for the breathtaking opening ceremony.
The Countess of Wessex opted for a simple green satin shift dress with three-quarter sleeves for the engagement, and wore her blonde locks styled in soft waves around her face. The Duchess of Cornwall stepped out in a black tunic coat with contrasting white trim.
The Royals put on an animated display as they watched the action unfold, with Sophie at one point grabbing a pair of binoculars for a better view.
The Commonwealth Games kicked off with a powerful tribute to Her Majesty's 70 years of "passion and commitment" towards the participating nations.
This story is from the Issue 59 edition of Royal Britain Presents Royal Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Issue 59 edition of Royal Britain Presents Royal Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE ROYALS AT CHRISTMAS
The Royal Family traditionally spends Christmas and New Year at Sandringham House, the King’s country estate in Norfolk.
PRINCESS BEATRICE AT RAINBOW TRUST
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice joined hundreds of guests at the stunning St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge on December 7th for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity’s much-loved annual London Carol Concert.
THE KING'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE AND A CORONATION CARD
If there is one family that knows how to stick to a tradition at Christmas time, it is the Royal Family.
The Royal Green Lungs of London.
The Royal Parks are famously called “the lungs of London” but they are also its heart. There are eight of them in all, and every one is open to the public. In the first of a 2-part feature we look into the rich historical background of some of the most famous urban parks in the world...
THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Queen, recently opened Parliament for the first time since his Accession. We look back at the history of this historic ceremony which is steeped in tradition and symbolism...
KEEPING UP A CHRISTMAS TRADITION
The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis celebrated the festive season with their now traditional Together at Christmas carol service...
THE KING AND QUEEN IN KENYA
Inlate.October King Charles, joined by Queen Camilla, embarked on a four-day visit to Kenya, addressing issues related to the climate crisis, education and the importance of national security, as well as Britain’s colonial past...
KING CHARLES HOSTS A KOREAN STATE VISIT
The President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, accompanied by Mrs Kim Keon Hee, paid a State Visit to the UK as the guest of His Majesty the King from 21st to 23rd November 2023.
KING AND QUEEN VISIT POUNDBURY
The King and Queen travelled to Poundbury in Dorset on June 27th to open a new garden named after the King’s late father, Prince Philip
PRINCE HELPS THE HOMELESS
Prince William recently launched a major five-year campaign to end homelessness, which he says should not exist in a “modern and progressive society.”