The royal couple will officially open the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on 23 July, marking the start of the 23rd edition of the event.Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete across 10 sports, with the opening ceremony at Glasgow’s Hydro Arena.King Charles will read a message from the King’s Baton, which traveled for over 500 days across all Commonwealth nations.Sir Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic champion, will also feature in the ceremony.The event highlights Glasgow’s role as a host city and celebrates Commonwealth unity.Nigeria, expected to participate, has several top athletes ready to compete.The Games will run until 2 August, featuring major sports like track cycling and swimming.A citywide cultural festival will run alongside the event, showcasing Glasgow’s heritage.The royal presence underscores the significance of the Games as a milestone for the Commonwealth Sport Movement.