Fuming King Charles asks 'where's the umbrella?' as he's left soaked in Antigua
King Charles III was left repeatedly asking his aides one question as he was stranded in a torrential downpour in the latest stop of his Antigua royal tour.
TL;DR
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a parade in Antigua to celebrate independence.
- A sudden torrential downpour occurred shortly after their arrival at the stadium.
- Queen Camilla was quickly given an umbrella by her staff.
- King Charles III had to repeatedly ask for an umbrella and was eventually given one by his equerry.
- The downpour lasted about five minutes, and the celebrations continued afterward.
- King Charles made a quip about growing watercress on his trousers due to being soaked.
- The King is on a nine-day tour of the Caribbean, with discussions about the legacy of slavery expected at a Commonwealth summit he will open.
- Antigua's prime minister has expressed respect for the King but also the country's aspiration to become a republic.