After a drenching, Commonwealth Games open on a bright note
GOLD COAST, Australia — Prince Charles delivered a message from Queen Elizabeth II to officially open the Commonwealth Games before fireworks exploded on cue.
The opening ceremony finished on a brighter note than the way it started Wednesday night, when a heavy rain shower drenched fans in the stadium.
The weather cleared quickly enough not to completely overshadow a ceremony choreographed to showcase the traditional culture of Australia’s indigenous people and the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Gold Coast.
Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Queensland state hours before the games festivities officially began and entered the stadium shortly after the rain cleared.