King Charles braves downpour at royal parade
The gist
King Charles III stood uncovered in a sudden downpour at Antigua and Barbuda's independence parade until an aide brought an umbrella.
The moment drew attention to the 77-year-old monarch's health on his nine-day Caribbean tour.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Charles began a nine-day royal tour of the Caribbean, arriving in the Bahamas before planned stops in Guyana and Antigua.
- Nov 1, 2026Charles and Camilla attended Antigua and Barbuda's Independence Ceremonial Parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium; a sudden downpour began shortly after their arrival.
- Nov 1, 2026Camilla, in a white Anna Valentine outfit, was handed a transparent umbrella by a protection officer and moved toward covered seating, while Charles remained on the platform uncovered as his suit got wet.