King Charles Soaked in Antigua Rain

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1. 1 Nov

   Charles stood on a small dais as dozens of troops stood to attention on the cricket pitch, now a parade ground, then moved off sheltering under the umbrella to inspect the service personnel.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 2 Nov

   The downpour ended as quickly as it began, lasting around five minutes and allowing the programme of celebrations to continue in the dry.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 4 articles

• 2 Nov 'Where's the umbrella?': Moment King Charles gets soaked as torrential rain hits AntiguaKing Charles got soaked during Antigua's 45th independence anniversary celebrations when a sudden downpour hit the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium. Left without an immediate umbrella, he threw up his arms and jokingly complained later about growing watercress on his trousers. The rain lasted only five minutes but wetted Charles’s beige summer suit before an umbrella was finally provided. Queen Camilla stayed dry…Daily Mail
• 2 Nov Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda paradeKing Charles III faced unexpected weather during Antigua and Barbuda's independence day parade on Sunday, getting soaked in a sudden downpour without immediate access to an umbrella. In contrast, Queen Camilla quickly received an umbrella when the rain began, highlighting a momentary lapse in protocol or support for the king as he gestured for assistance.BBC
• 2 Nov ‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in AntiguaDuring a visit to Antigua, King Charles III encountered a sudden rainstorm during military-themed celebrations on a cricket pitch converted into a parade ground. He repeatedly asked for an umbrella and mimed holding one while the rain lasted about five minutes. After the storm ended, he made light of the situation by joking about growing watercress on his trousers.Evening Standard
• 1 Nov ‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in AntiguaDuring his visit to Antigua, King Charles faced a sudden downpour and humorously asked for an umbrella multiple times before finally using it during military celebrations on a cricket pitch transformed into a parade ground. After being sheltered under the umbrella, he inspected the troops standing at attention and was warmly welcomed by the crowd upon returning.Evening Standard

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