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King launches Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay

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King Charles has launched the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

It is the 18th official Commonwealth Games relay and marks 500 days until the event begins on 23 July next year.

The King handed the baton to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy – the first bearer on its journey around the world.

The relay, which begins in London as a part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, is the King’s first as head of the Commonwealth.

The King has placed a sealed message into the baton. It will remain inside until the opening ceremony when it will be read out to mark the start of games.

The baton was created by Scottish designer Tim Norman at his workshop in Glasgow – and uses a piece of ash cut from a tree in a city park.

Video edited by Catherine Lyst


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