April 16, 2025 – Yesterday HE the Governor Julia Crouch OBE met with members of the Anguilla Commonwealth Games Association to discuss the events for the Kings Baton Rely for the 2026 Commonwealth Games which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland between 23 July-02 August 2026. The baton will be visiting all 74 Commonwealth nations and territories before the opening ceremony in Glasgow and will be touring Anguilla between 10-15 May 2025.
The Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay is reimagined for a new era, with all 74 nations receiving a Baton, proudly crafted in Glasgow with each nation and territory decorating their own baton.
His Majesty The King, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty placed his Message to the Commonwealth into the first Baton, passing it to the first Baton bearer, Sir Chris Hoy, to start the relay with 500 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.
