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The sun was shining on the city of
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London as the King's Baton Relay
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descended onto St. Paul's Cathedral and
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the adjacent Paternoster Square. The
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relay forms part of the ceremonial
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preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth
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Games taking place in Glasgow this
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summer. A version of the handmade baton
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will be sent to each of the
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participating nations with the relays
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taking place in all countries taking
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part. The Scottish baton will feature a
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special message written by King Charles
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III which will be read out at the
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opening ceremony when all batons meet in
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Glasgow. The baton was in London to
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begin its English journey and forms part
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sports festival in association with the
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Central London Alliance. Present in
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Paternoster Square were a number of
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athletes from Team England who have
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qualified for the event with the home
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nations looking to give a good showing
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up in Glasgow later this year.
