A selection of images from the opening ceremony of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium, Queensland.
Fireworks light up the Gold Coast's Carrara Stadium.
Swimmer Jazz Carlin leads Team Wales into the Carrara Stadium.
The Commonwealth Flag is raised signalling the start of the games.
Australia's Sally Pearson brings the Queens Baton into the stadium.
Gold Coast 2018 opening ceremony show.
The Prince of Wales accepts and reads the Queens Baton message to the Commonwealth.
Gold Coast 2018 opening ceremony show.
Team Northern Ireland preparing to march into the stadium.
Gold Coast 2018 opening ceremony show.
Team Scotland parade into the Carrara Stadium as one of the larget teams at the Games.
The Prince of Wales waves to parading athletes.
Team England join the opening ceremony party.