King Charles III Caught in Downpour During Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day Celebrations

King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday, according to BBC UK.

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According to BBC UK, King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted the celebrations marking Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday. While Queen Camilla was promptly provided with an umbrella when the rain began, the King was observed gesturing for one to be given to him.

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