King Charles is not amused after being caught in torrential downpour without a brolly
King Charles III was caught in a sudden downpour during a royal tour of Antigua and Barbuda, leading to a lighthearted moment where he joked about growing watercress on his trousers. While Queen Camilla was escorted to safety under an umbrella, the King remained to finish the parade after the rain subsided.
Why it matters
Royal tours are significant diplomatic events, and human-interest stories involving the monarch often receive high public engagement in Commonwealth nations.
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King Charles was soaked in a sudden downpour during a visit to the Caribbean while Queen Camilla rushed to safety.
The monarch’s reaction to the torrential rain left viewers amused during a celebration to mark Antigua and Barbuda’s 45 years of independence.
Charles and Camilla stood on a cricket pitch with the country’s leadership and military chiefs during the royal tour of the Caribbean nations when it began pouring down, coupled with gusty winds.
The queen, 79, was swiftly brought an umbrella before being escorted away, while Charles looked around, appearing perplexed by the sudden turn of events.
King Charles was caught in a torrential downpour at the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium in Antigua (Picture: Isabel Infantes/Getty Images)
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