King Charles III encounters rain during Antigua and Barbuda anniversary

King Charles III appeared visibly frustrated during the 45th anniversary celebration of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence after a delay in providing him with an umbrella during a sudden downpour. The incident occurred at the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium as national anthems were being played. While Queen Camilla was promptly provided with a transparent umbrella, the King remained exposed to the rain for several minutes until his equerry, Major Ben Rigby, intervened.

According to reports from the Telegraph, the delay was attributed to local protocol. Antigua and Barbuda’s ceremony etiquette mandates that all attendees must remain motionless and silent while the national anthem is performed, which reportedly hindered the staff from assisting the monarch immediately. The rainstorm lasted approximately five minutes, after which the ceremony continued as scheduled.