The major sporting event returns to Glasgow after 12 years.14:56, 11 Jul 2026The countdown to the Commonwealth Games is well and truly on as features of the Scottish opening ceremony have been revealed to the public. Along with a star-studded line-up and 600 volunteers for the event, the King and Queen are also expected to make an appearance at the ceremony.‌The Commonwealth Games returns to Glasgow after 12 years for a slightly reduced edition of the 10-day sporting event. With athletes arriving from 74 nations and territories, organisers are pulling out all the stops to give the sporting professionals a Scottish welcome.‌However, it will be King Charles who officially declares the Games open as he concludes the King's baton relay at the OVO Hydro on July 23. The baton first left Buckingh