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PICTURES: Commonwealth Games 2018 launched as athletes and artists take part in opening ceremony on Gold Coast

By Mirror and Japheth Ogila | Apr. 4, 2018
A whale dummy toasted during Commonwealth Opening Games. [Photo: Courtesy]

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall officially launched the 2018 Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium on Australia's Gold Coast.

Prince Charles was appearing on behalf of the Queen, reading the monarch's message to the gathered athletes.

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