CWG 2022 Extravagant Opening Ceremony In Pics

The Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony happened at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham ( AFP )

Prince Charles was in attendance at the opening ceremony ( AFP )

There was plenty of song, dance and drama to celebrate the history of Birmingham ( AFP )

A 10-metre-tall bull captured the imagination of the audience ( AFP )

Malala Yousafzai gave a moving speech ( AFP )

PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh were the flagbearers for India and they were all smiles as they led the contingent out ( IOA )

The 2022 Games were officially declared open by Prince Charles as fireworks erupted around the stadium ( AFP )