The Commonwealth Games Federation president has laughed off his struggle with the baton during the opening ceremony, describing it as a "great comedy act".
There was a brief moment of embarrassment at Celtic Park when the baton containing the Queen's message refused to open for Prince Imran of Malaysia.
Sir Chris Hoy tried to help release the manuscript contained within the baton as the Queen looked on.
Prince Imran, who said he had practised opening the baton, said: "I saw it on television this morning and even I laughed. It's a great comedy act."
"I cut my thumb on that wonderful piece of Scottish engineering, but it was my fault," he told reporters.
"I'm not sure Chris Hoy helped but all's well that ends well. I raised a laugh."
The Queen spoke of the "shared ideals and ambitions" of the Commonwealth when she finally delivered the message, which had travelled the world in the Games' baton relay over 248 days.
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