King Charles gets caught in rain during Caribbean tour

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were attending a parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda on Nov. 1 when a sudden downpour struck the event marking the nation’s 45th independence anniversary. While Camilla was quickly handed an umbrella and moved to shelter, Charles remained exposed for several minutes before an aide provided him with an umbrella, leaving him wet.

Royal commentator Meredith Constant said the incident highlighted the king’s frustration, noting his health challenges and the pressure of public duties. "He had every right to be annoyed with his aides," Constant told Fox News Digital.

British royal expert Hilary Fordwich compared the episode to the late Queen Elizabeth’s public composure, describing the moment as a contrast to her reserved style. Fordwich said the incident, dubbed “Brolly-gate” in the United Kingdom, illustrates how modern media amplifies such events.

The king later addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, describing the transatlantic slave trade as a "shameful chapter of history" and outlining initiatives to improve education, job creation, trade and climate resilience across member states.

During a dinner with Commonwealth leaders, Charles made a light-hearted comment about the organization’s varied climates and joked, "Perhaps part of my role as Head of the Commonwealth is to provide an umbrella for you all!"