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King Charles drenched by downpour at Antigua independence celebrations
King Charles was caught in a sudden downpour at Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th independence celebrations after arriving at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium without an umbrella. He gestured for help as Queen Camilla was given shelter, and his soaked appearance briefly interrupted the open-air ceremony.
An umbrella arrived after the rain had drenched his suit; Charles joked that he had “started growing watercress” on his trousers. The shower lasted about five minutes, after which he inspected troops and continued the programme, which included the annual parade and the presentation of national honours.
In short
- Charles was soaked when rain hit the independence parade.
- Camilla received an umbrella before one reached the King.
- The five-minute shower passed and the ceremony continued.
Explained simply
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent country in the Caribbean, made up mainly of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. It became independent from Britain in 1981, while keeping King Charles as its ceremonial head of state.
Independence celebrations mark the country’s move to self-government and often include a parade and national honours. The event also reflects Antigua and Barbuda’s continuing constitutional link with the British monarchy, alongside its status as a sovereign country.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘Where’s the umbrella?’: Moment King Charles gets soaked as torrential rain hits Antigua”.