Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, July 23, stepping out of a TARDIS-inspired machine from the iconic British sci-fi television series Doctor Who. The royal couple's surprise appearance added a distinctly British touch to the spectacular ceremony, which officially marked the start of the sporting event. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, were also among the notable guests attending the ceremony.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance at the OVO Hydro Arena in a TARDIS ahead of the Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony.