King Charles was caught in Antigua rain after his umbrella was left in his car

A reported oversight led King Charles to be caught in heavy rain during a public ceremony in Antigua, prompting widespread online attention. The article says his umbrella had been left in his car, and royal staff have since introduced extra precautions for future visits.

Charles was attending celebrations marking Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th anniversary of independence when he was soaked before receiving a small collapsible umbrella from an equerry. A source said several umbrellas were then carried by staff for the rest of the visit, and that personal protection officers were spoken to, while the driver was not blamed. Charles later joked about the incident, saying the rain might make watercress grow on his suit.