King Charles Left Soaked In Rainstorm

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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

   Charles later quipped: “I’ve started growing watercress on my trousers.”

   3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 8 articles

• 2 Nov King Charles gets drenched in Antigua rainstorm as Camilla gets only umbrellaDuring a tropical rainstorm in Antigua, King Charles was left exposed while Queen Camilla had an umbrella. The monarch appeared frustrated as he tried to get help but was eventually given an umbrella. This incident occurred during the couple's tour focused on Britain’s role in the slave trade; however, the moment of Charles getting drenched drew significant media attention.CBC
• 2 Nov King Charles struggles to hide his annoyance as he and Queen Camilla are caught in rainstorm during royal tourDuring a royal tour of the Caribbean, King Charles III showed visible annoyance when he and Queen Camilla were caught in a sudden rainstorm at Antigua’s Sir Vivian Richards Stadium during Independence Day celebrations on Sunday. The monarch was initially left without an umbrella while Camilla quickly received one; Charles later joked about his wet suit to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The tour, which began on…New York Post
• 2 Nov ‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in AntiguaDuring a visit to Antigua for military-themed celebrations, King Charles III repeatedly asked where his umbrella was when a sudden downpour occurred. After a brief interruption lasting about five minutes, he resumed the events sheltered under an umbrella and later made a light-hearted comment about growing watercress on his trousers due to getting wet. The article focuses on the humorous moment created by the…Evening Standard
• 2 Nov Charles left without umbrella in rainstorm fit for a kingKing Charles was left unprotected during a sudden tropical rainstorm in Antigua and Barbuda while his wife Queen Camilla carried the only available umbrella. The incident occurred on November 2, during their tour which coincides with discussions about Britain's role in the slave trade. Video footage showed Charles gesturing for assistance as he got soaked, contrasting locals who remained unfazed by the storm. Later…The Straits Times
• 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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