The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow on Thursday evening with a spectacle that included King Charles III and Queen Camilla emerging from a Tardis. The blue police box, a nod to Scottish architect Gilbert MacKenzie Trench who designed police boxes, also served as a Doctor Who reference. A mechanical Loch Ness Monster also took the stage, roaring the first notes of 'Flower of Scotland.' The ceremony had a feelgood atmosphere, despite the Games having faced uncertainty. The event was originally scheduled to be held in Victoria, Australia, but that city withdrew due to financial pressures. Glasgow then stepped in to host the Games, saving them from cancellation. The opening ceremony marked the start of the sporting competition, which brings together athletes from Commonwealth nations.