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Charles III, a wet king and without an umbrella

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Charles III asks for an umbrella during the ceremony that commemorates the 45th anniversary of the independence of Antigua.
Charles III asking for an umbrella during the ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Antigua's independence. Aaron Chown / REUTERS
02/11/2026 - 13:23 h
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Charles III and Camilla were surprised this Sunday by a torrential downpour while attending the ceremony for the 45th anniversary of Antigua's independence. The couple was on a podium at the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium to hear the anthems when the storm broke out.

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