King Charles and Queen Camilla Continue Antigua Independence Ceremony After Rainstorm

King Charles and Queen Camilla Continue Antigua Independence Ceremony After Rainstorm

Page Six reported that King Charles III and Queen Camilla resumed the Antigua and Barbuda independence ceremony on November 1 after being caught in a sudden rainstorm, continuing the program with umbrellas. Earlier reports described the monarchs being briefly drenched as a downpour hit the parade, with the King jokingly asking for an umbrella and the Queen seeking cover before the event proceeded.

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King Charles Queen Camilla Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Viv Richards Sir Curtly Ambrose

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Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua and Barbuda

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November 02, 2026
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King Charles caught in rainstorm during Antigua visit
King Charles caught in rainstorm during Antigua visit

CBC • 02 Nov 14:36

King Charles was briefly soaked by a sudden tropical rainstorm in Antigua, while Queen Camilla used the only umbrella available, and later joked about the incident.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Encounter Rain During Antigua Independence Parade
King Charles and Queen Camilla Encounter Rain During Antigua Independence Parade

Page Six • 02 Nov 14:28

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were caught in a sudden rainstorm while attending Antigua and Barbuda's 45th independence anniversary, after which they continued the ceremony with umbrellas.

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King Charles seeks umbrella during rainstorm on Antigua visit
King Charles seeks umbrella during rainstorm on Antigua visit

The Daily Beast • 02 Nov 12:43

During a royal tour of Antigua, King Charles was filmed requesting an umbrella after being caught in heavy rain, prompting aides to provide one while the ceremony continued.

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King Charles caught in sudden rain during Antigua and Barbuda visit
King Charles caught in sudden rain during Antigua and Barbuda visit

Metro.co.uk • 02 Nov 10:00

King Charles was briefly soaked by a sudden downpour while attending a ceremony in Antigua and Barbuda, after which he continued the program.

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King Charles caught in rain during Antigua independence parade
King Charles caught in rain during Antigua independence parade

The Mirror • 02 Nov 01:44

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were briefly left in a sudden downpour at the Antigua and Barbuda Independence Parade, prompting the King to request an umbrella before the ceremony continued.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Antigua independence ceremony amid sudden rain
King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Antigua independence ceremony amid sudden rain

The Telegraph • 02 Nov 01:10

During Antigua's 45th independence anniversary ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla were caught in a brief torrential downpour, prompting the King to comment on his wet attire before continuing the program.

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King Charles Caught in Rain During Independence Day Parade in Antigua
King Charles Caught in Rain During Independence Day Parade in Antigua

The Sun • 01 Nov 23:46

King Charles faced a sudden downpour during an independence day celebration in Antigua, humorously asking his entourage for an umbrella while Queen Camilla sought cover.

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