Photos highlight the opening ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.”

More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports in the 11-day event.

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