Commonwealth Games 2014 Opening Ceremony: As it happened

Catch all the updates from the Commonwealth Games 2014 glittering opening ceremony in Glasgow.

The 20th edition of the Games will officially be opened by Queen Elizabeth II a ceremony at the iconic Celtic Park, the home of Scotland's famous football club Glasgow Celtic.

The Opening Ceremony is expected to attract a global audience of more than one billion and is set to feature more than 2,000 volunteers taking part in the event.

Singing stars such as Grammy Award winner rock legend Rod Stewart, host country's Susan Boyle, Amy McDonald and Julie Fowlis will perform at the extravaganza.

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