
The King and Queen did something very special at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. They came onto the stage in an unusual way. The crowd was very happy and excited to see them.
The Royal couple came out of a blue box called the Tardis. The Tardis is from a famous television show. When people saw the King and Queen come out, they made loud sounds of surprise and joy. Many people clapped their hands.
This special moment happened at the Hydro. The Hydro is a large building in Glasgow where people go to watch sports and other events. Many people were there that day to watch the Commonwealth Games start.
The Commonwealth Games are sports competitions. Many countries from around the world send their best athletes. These countries are all part of the Commonwealth, which means they share a connection with Britain. Glasgow is a city in Scotland.
The King and Queen used the Tardis because they wanted to make the event fun and interesting. Most important people just walk onto a stage. The Royal couple wanted to make people smile and remember this moment. It was a creative way to open the games.
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