Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium on July 28. AP
Eddie Ockenden and Rachael Grinham, flag bearers of Team Australia, lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony. Getty
Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium on July 28. AFP
Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, during the opening ceremony. Reuters
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive at the Opening Ceremony. EPA
Prince Charles steps out of an Aston Martin sportscar after driving himself and the Duchess of Cornwall into Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AFP
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive. AFP
Girls' education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai makes a speech at the Opening Ceremony. Getty
The Red Arrows, the Aerobatic Team of Britain's Royal Air Force, fly over the stadium. AFP
The Red Arrows, the Aerobatic Team of Britain's Royal Air Force, fly over the stadium. AP
The RAF Red Arrows' flypast. Getty
Actors perform during the Opening Ceremony at the Alexander Stadium. EPA
Emily Campbell and Jack Laugher lead Team England at the Opening Ceremony. EPA
Manpreet Singh and PV Sindhu, flag bearers for India, lead their team out. Getty
Team Jamaica enters the stadium. Getty
Muhammad Inam and Bismah Maroof, flag bearers for Pakistan, usher their teammates on to Alexander Stadium. Getty
Britain's Prince Charles meets athletes and members of the New Zealand hockey team during a visit to the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in England. AP
Spectators wear team England-themed hats before the opening ceremony. Getty
Spectators pose for a photo before the opening ceremony. Getty
Spectators pose for a photo at Alexander Stadium. Getty
Spectators arrive for the opening ceremony. Getty
The big screen welcomes spectators to the stadium. Getty
Spectators enjoy the atmosphere before the opening ceremony. Getty
A spectator takes a picture inside the stadium. Getty
Spectators enjoy the atmosphere before the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. Getty
Britain's Prince Charles, standing next to the Mayor of Birmingham Maureen Cornish, signs the official book of the city's visitors during a visit to the Festival Site at Victoria Square before the opening ceremony. AP
Athletes are shuttled to Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AFP
The Prince of Wales speaks to Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere during the Opening Reception for the Commonwealth Games. PA
A police officer stands guard outside Alexander Stadium. AFP
The Prince of Wales greets people during a visit to the Festival Site at Victoria Square. PA
Spectators pose for photographs before the opening ceremony. PA
A spectator has his face painted in Team England colours. Getty
Women pose for a picture as people arrive for the Commonwealth Games. AP
Spectators arrive before the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. AP
Prince Charles visits the Festival Site at Victoria Square. AP
Spectators arrive before the opening ceremony. PA
Spectators arrive at the stadium. AP
Prince Charles poses with Commonwealth Games volunteers during a visit to the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham. AP
Prince Charles reacts as he sets off a metal detector during a visit to the Athletes Village. AP
A man gives a high-five to a volunteer as people arrive for the opening ceremony. AP
Spectators arrive for the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium. PA
Spectators, one dressed in a Union flag-themed suit, arrive to attend the opening ceremony. AFP
