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Warm welcome: The Countess of Wessex gave brother-in-law Prince Charles a warm greeting at the opening ceremony
Family Sophie Wessex gives Prince Charles a kiss at the Commonwealth Games
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British rock band Duran Duran will headline Birmingham's Commonwealth Games
British rock band Duran Duran is set to headline the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, U.K.The group will be the star attraction at the upcoming games in Birmingham, U.K., -- the same city in which Duran Duran was formed in 1978. The band is slated to provide the soundtrack for the opening ceremonies on July 28.
Sophie Wessex put on an elegant display in an emerald green dress as she joined her husband Prince Edward at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.
The Countess of Wessex, 57, greeted her brother-in-law Prince Charles with a kiss on the cheek as the royals took their seats ahead of the stunning spectacle.
Prince Charles, 73, is representing his mother, 96, at the sporting tournament as she continues to take a step back from royal duties. The Queen is currently on her annual summer holiday in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire.
© Provided by Daily Mail A kiss for Charles! The Countess of Wessex, 57, greeted her brother-in-law Prince Charles with a kiss on the cheek as the royals took their seats ahead of the stunning spectacle 
© Provided by Daily Mail Gorgeous in green: Sophie Wessex put on an elegant display in an emerald green dress as she joined her husband Prince Edward at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday He was joined by his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, 75, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex for the breathtaking opening ceremony.
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The Countess of Wessex opted for a simple green satin shift dress with three-quarter sleeves for the engagement, and wore her blonde locks styled in soft waves around her face.
The Duchess of Cornwall stepped out in a black tunic coat with contrasting white trim.
The royals put on an animated display as they watched the action unfold, with Sophie at one point grabbing a pair of binoculars for a better view.
The Commonwealth Games kicked off with a powerful tribute to The Queen's 70 years of 'passion and commitment' towards the participating nations.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham in a blue soft-top car to huge cheers from a sell-out crowd.
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The couple entered the arena at the same time as 72 other red, white or blue cars with links to the Birmingham car industry, which formed a Union flag in the centre of Alexander Stadium.
The couple then took their seats to watch the Red Arrows air display team fly over the arena leaving a red, white and blue trail.
Malala Yousafzai said the young athletes competing at the Games are a reminder that 'every child deserves the chance to reach her full potential and pursue her wildest dreams'.
In a short but powerful message, the activist and author said competitors represented millions of children and 'our shared hope for the future'.
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'The young athletes who will compete over the next few weeks represent millions of girls and boys across the Commonwealth - our shared hope for the future. A future where every child can go to school, where women are free to participate in society, where families can live in peace and in dignity.
'Over the next two weeks when we watch the incredible athletes of the Commonwealth Games, remember that every child deserves the chance to reach her full potential and pursue her wildest dreams.'
© Provided by Daily Mail Prince Charles visits the Festival Site at Victoria Square, Birmingham before the opening of the 2022 Commonwealth Games 
© Provided by Daily Mail The Prince of Wales poses for a picture with athletes and members of the Sierra Leone team at Athletes Village, Birmingham Which events will the Royals be attending in the Commonwealth Games?
Thursday, July 28
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, will represent The Queen at the opening ceremony.
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72 countries are sending more than 5,000 athletes to compete across 280 events at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in BirminghamFollowing the opening ceremony at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Thursday 28 July – almost exactly 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony – the Games will last 11 days as England hosts for the third time in its history. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will also attend the ceremony, with Prince Edward being their in his capacity as vice-patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
At the ceremony Prince Charles will give a speech at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, delivering a message from Her Majesty in the process.
Friday, July 29
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will attend a series of sporting events, the details of which will be released in due course.
Anne, the Princess Royal, will visit the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village at Warwick University where she will meet athletes competing in the games.
She will then watch the Rugby Sevens at Coventry Stadium, where she will see the following matches: England vs Samoa; South Africa vs Malaysia; Scotland vs Tonga; and Canada vs Wales.
Saturday, July 30
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will watch cycling at Lee Valley Velopark in London, being in attendance for the 4,000m Individual Support and presenting the winning athletes with their medals.
Monday, August 1
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will return to Birmingham to watch events in the city between Monday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 2
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with the Earl and Countess of Wessex, will attend the games.
Saturday, August 6 - Monday, August 8
The Earl of Wessex will attend a series of fixtures at the Commonwealth Games, as well as meeting and thanking volunteers and support staff involved in running the events. He will then attend the closing ceremony on Monday, August 8, delivering a speech at the event.
Games-Birmingham opening ceremony breathes life into doomed Games .
Games-Birmingham opening ceremony breathes life into doomed GamesBIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - A Commonwealth Games that once appeared doomed exploded into life with a dazzling opening ceremony on Thursday that put a modern spin on a sporting event often seen as a relic of the British Empire's colonial past.
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