Royal visit takes a rainy turn.
King Charles III appeared visibly frustrated after he and Queen Camilla were caught in a sudden torrential downpour during their Caribbean royal tour on Sunday.
The royal couple were attending Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th independence anniversary parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua when heavy rain unexpectedly swept through the venue, leaving them exposed to the elements.
King Charles III (pictured with Queen Camilla) appeared visibly irritated as the sudden rainstorm disrupted the royal ceremony.
Camilla, 79, was quickly handed an umbrella to protect herself from the heavy rain, while Charles, 77, was seen glancing around for assistance, seemingly hoping to get an umbrella of his own, according to footage shared by the BBC.
The monarch, who has been undergoing cancer treatment, was eventually provided with an umbrella, allowing the royal couple to carry on with the ceremony.
Despite the unexpected weather, Charles managed to find humor in the situation. In a video posted to the Royal Family’s official Instagram account, he joked to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, “I think I’m about to grow watercress on my suit.”
For the occasion, Charles looked elegant in a beige suit paired with a colorful tie, while Camilla wore a white chiffon dress by Anna Valentine featuring intricate gold embroidery.
Meanwhile, Charles was seen looking around for assistance as he waited to be handed an umbrella of his own.
The King began his nine-day Caribbean royal tour on Oct. 27, making his first stop in the Bahamas before traveling to Guyana and later Antigua.
Camilla joined her husband on the fifth day of the tour, with the royal couple attending a Sunday afternoon church service at St. John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration.
For the occasion, the former Duchess of Cornwall stepped out in a turquoise sundress, which she complemented with matching earrings.
Despite the heavy downpour, King Charles managed to make light of the situation, joking to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, “I think I’m about to grow watercress on my suit.”
The royal couple’s Caribbean tour comes amid renewed demands for the United Kingdom to address its historical involvement in slavery and provide reparations.
During a youth rally in the Bahamas last Tuesday, Charles praised the nation’s rich culture and achievements while acknowledging the painful legacy of slavery and the injustices suffered by its people.
“I say transforming because we know some of what is best about Bahamian culture today: The most joyful, the most hopeful, the most bright, was born out of darkness,” the monarch said, according to People.
Charles went on to emphasize the importance of confronting history while looking toward a brighter future.
“It is only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond, even as we rejoice in the successes of the present and build new opportunities for the future,” he added.
King Charles is currently undertaking a nine-day royal tour of the Caribbean.
During his appearance at an event in Nassau, the monarch was met by protesters demanding accountability for Britain’s colonial past.
Demonstrators reportedly shouted “pay us what you owe us” and “return artefacts you’ve stolen” as Charles arrived at the venue, according to the BBC.
Meanwhile, the King’s health has remained a topic of public interest since his cancer diagnosis.
As Page Six previously reported, Buckingham Palace announced in January 2024 that Charles would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate, which officials confirmed was a benign condition.
Although the monarch was not diagnosed with prostate cancer, doctors discovered a separate form of cancer during his treatment.
King Charles and Queen Camilla (pictured together) also attended a church service in Antigua earlier on Sunday.
In July 2025, the monarch shared a positive update about his health, revealing during a conversation with a fellow cancer survivor that his condition had improved significantly.
Months later, in December, Charles offered another encouraging update about his cancer treatment, announcing that his medical schedule would be scaled back in the following year.
“Thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year,” he said.
Despite his ongoing cancer battle, Charles has remained committed to fulfilling his royal responsibilities. However, his eldest son, Prince William, has occasionally stepped in to represent him at official engagements.
