King Charles Got Soaked in Antigua Rain and Joked About Growing Watercress on His Suit

King Charles and Queen Camilla were at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday for the island’s 45th independence anniversary, and the weather had other plans. A sudden downpour hit mid-ceremony, and while Camilla was handed a clear umbrella and escorted to her seat, Charles stayed on the field inspecting troops with zero cover. Video of the moment shows him gesturing at aides before a black umbrella finally arrived. GB News correspondent Cameron Walker described the rain as“biblical”and said the King, who is 77 and undergoing cancer treatment, was“soaked through.”

The moment turned into comedy gold when Charles later quipped,“I think I’m about to grow watercress on my suit.”The line has already taken off online, and the clip of his umbrella negotiation is making the rounds across social feeds. Royal appearances are usually tightly choreographed, which is exactly why this one landed. No script, no staging, just a very wet monarch making the best of it.

The couple continues their Caribbean tour and leaves Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, November 4. But the watercress quote may follow Charles for the rest of the trip. What’s the wildest weather you’ve ever been stuck in? Tell us in the comments.