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Famous faces, Birmingham icons, and powerful statements all feature at Alexander Stadium to officially open the Commonwealth Games.

Prince is joined by Duran Duran, fireworks and a giant elephant at opening ceremony

They were discussing the Conservative leadership debate

Could the games close... 'by order of the Peaky Blinders!'

Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city by population, is currently in the international spotlight as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. To welcome the athletes and stage their events, the city has invested £788 million of public funding, including £594 million from central government.

The creative team for Birmingham 2022 includes artistic director Iqbal Khan, executive producer Steven Knight CBE, writer Maeve Clarke and music director Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness

Craig Bowler lost three limbs trying to take his own life in 2007 after bottling up his emotions. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message

This year's line-up promises to be full of star-studded names from the worlds of sport and celebrity, as they bring us entertainment live from Birmingham

The Cillian Murphy led BBC drama ended earlier this year after six seasons