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Charles left without umbrella in rainstorm fit for a king

Global Published 3 November 2026, 12:56 · archived 3 Nov 2026

SAINT GEORGE: [King Charles](https://King Charles) flung up his hands in despair as he was caught in a tropical rainstorm in ​Antigua, while his wife Queen Camilla strolled off with the ‌only available umbrella. The couple’s Caribbean tour has been dominated by the debate over Britain’s role in the slave trade, but it was the sight of the soaked monarch ​which made headlines on Sunday. As the rain hammered down on ​Charles, 77, he was seen gesturing and turning round to ⁠try to attract the attention of someone who might help, while Camilla ​was shielded from the downpour. Locals taking part in...

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