King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday. Queen Camilla was swiftly given an umbrella when the rain started, while the King was seen gesturing to be given one of his own.
Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade
In short
The King endured a sudden torrential downpour while attending an independence day parade in Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday. The severe weather interrupted the ongoing outdoor celebrations as the royal delegation attempted to manage the situation. While Queen Camilla was promptly provided with an umbrella as the storm began, the monarch was left drenched. He was subsequently seen gesturing for someone to bring him an umbrella of his own to escape the deluge.
Key points
- Sudden rainfall unexpectedly interrupted the outdoor independence day celebrations on Sun…: Sudden rainfall unexpectedly interrupted the outdoor independence day celebrations on Sunday.
- Royal protection protocols left the King temporarily exposed while Queen Camilla received…: Royal protection protocols left the King temporarily exposed while Queen Camilla received quick coverage.
- The King was forced to personally gesture to staff to secure his own umbrella.: The King was forced to personally gesture to staff to secure his own umbrella.