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King Charles Soaked in Antigua Parade
King Charles gets soaked during Antigua's Independence Day parade as Queen Camilla runs for shelter.
In brief
King Charles gets soaked during Antigua's Independence Day parade as Queen Camilla runs for shelter. King Charles was left drenched during Antigua and Barbuda's Independence Day parade on November 1, 2024, while Queen Camilla grabbed an umbrella and ran for shelter. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
King Charles Soaked
King Charles got soaked during Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day parade on November 1, visibly frustrated as aides scrambled to find him an umbrella.
Social Media Reactions
Social media erupted with mixed reactions, some criticized his annoyance while others defended the 77-year-old’s health concerns, noting his cancer diagnosis and pneumonia risk at his age.
Queen Camilla Runs for Shelter
Queen Camilla grabbed her umbrella and ran for shelter, leaving Charles drenched until he finally received cover.
Internet Jokes
The internet joked about Charles being worried about melting in the rain, with some noting his age and health conditions.
The bottom line
King Charles was left drenched during Antigua and Barbuda's Independence Day parade on November 1, 2024, while Queen Camilla grabbed an umbrella and ran for shelter.
