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IN PICTURES: Prince Charles meets members of Birmingham community for Commonwealth Games 2022

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Rose Eclarinal | ABS-CBN News Europe

<p>BIRMINGHAM- His Royal Highness Prince Charles visited the Festival Site at Victoria Square in Birmingham, which is currently the centre of live music, food, theatre and sporting events for the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Facade " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/facade.jpeg"/></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap">The Prince of Wales met on Thursday afternoon spectators, food producers and volunteers from across Birmingham and the West Midlands, as part of a series of engagements for the official opening of the sporting event. <div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Charles with Martin" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/charles-with-martin.jpg"/></figure></div></div><p>On his arrival, the Prince of Wales was welcomed by Martin Levermore MBE, Deputy Lieutenant and representatives from The Birmingham 2022 Festival.</p><p>As part of the spectacle of the Commonwealth Games on the opening day, His Royal Highness walked through the crowds and past a stage of music and dance.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Charles with the crowd" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/charles2.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Prince Charles mingling with the crowd" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/ecd_0304.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The Prince of Wales then walked down the steps, past Birmingham’s iconic fountain The River, meeting with local people, businesses, and volunteers, members of the public, including Filipinos, who travelled from other parts of the UK to see the prince.    </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Games and stairs" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/games-to-start.jpeg"/></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap">Anjuli McKenna, who has transformed the floor of the Festival Site into a temporary mural, met Prince Charles, as well as Rosie Ginday MBE, Founder and CEO at Miss Macaroon, one of Birmingham’s most renowned social enterprise companies; and Nouman Farooqui, Asha’s Indian Curry House; one of Birmingham’s most famous restaurants. </div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Installation" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/art-installation.jpeg"/></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap">Before departure, His Royal Highness also met representatives from The Prince’s Trust, Birmingham, Commonwealth Enterprise, and the Investment Council Business Forum.</div><div class="embed-wrap"><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Pinay" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/pinay-martin-charles.jpg"/></figure></div></div><p>The Victoria Square Festival Site is transformed to become the center of activities, where spectators will have the opportunity to soak up the Games’ atmosphere during the whole duration of the sporting event, which is happening for the first time in West Midlands, England. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Festival scene" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/festival-site.jpeg"/></figure></div><p>From the opening day on Thursday, the stage in Victoria Square became alive with the sounds of Birmingham, where visitors dropped in to listen to artists and performers, whilst enjoying food and drink provided by some of Birmingham’s businesses.</p><p>Working with Birmingham’s independent music organisations and programmers, the Festival Site will showcase over 150 of the region’s best musicians, giving spectators more than 60 hours of music. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Mascot" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/07_1/30/mascot.jpg"/></figure></div></div><p>Alongside showcasing local talent and businesses, the Festival Site will be home to a giant screen with live coverage, ensuring people can keep up to date with the games from the opening on July 28 to the closing on August 8. </p><p>The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the <em>“Friendly Games,” </em>started in 1930 and is held every four years. It’s now a global spectacle of some 4,600 sports men and women from across 72 countries and territories.</p><div><em><strong>Photos by Ernie Delgado</strong></em></div>

BIRMINGHAM-  His Royal Highness Prince Charles visited the Festival Site at Victoria Square in Birmingham, which is currently the centre of  live music, food, theatre and sporting events for the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022. 