King Charles’ Tantrum Caught on Camera in Royal Tour Mishap
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- King Charles was caught on camera gesticulating and demanding an umbrella during a torrential downpour at a royal event in Antigua celebrating the nation's 45th independence anniversary.
- Despite the heavy rain, Charles stood exposed until an aide brought him an umbrella, while Queen Camilla was quickly sheltered under a transparent umbrella.
- The King later joked about the rain's intensity, saying he had "started growing watercress" on his trousers.
- This incident is part of a pattern of public displays of frustration by Charles, including complaints about a leaky pen in 2022 and expressing boredom during his 2023 coronation procession.
- Sources describe Charles as having a short temper, particularly when faced with perceived incompetence, highlighting his "terrible temper" and "irascible streak."
