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Prince Charles opens Commonwealth Games driving Aston Martin

Mary-Kate Findon
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  • Charles, Prince of Wales
    Charles, Prince of Wales
    Eldest son and heir-apparent of Queen Elizabeth II (born 1948)
  • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
    Second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, made their entrance to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in an Aston Martin.

As multiple red, white, and blue cars met in the middle of the arena to form a Union Jack, the Prince of Wales pulled up to the podium in the classic car.

Prince Charles was representing the Queen by officially opening the Games at the ceremony on Thursday (28 July) at the redeveloped Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

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