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King Charles caught in rainstorm without umbrella in Antigua
The five-minute downpour hit the Antigua and Barbuda independence parade, and the King later joked about it on the royal family's Instagram; the Queen stayed dry.
On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Reuters: “Charles left without umbrella in rainstorm fit for a king”, with reporting from Time News.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:54 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Antigua, King Charles.
- BBN covered this story before: King Charles soaked in Antigua; Valkyries win WNBA title (November 1).
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- ReutersCharles left without umbrella in rainstorm fit for a king
- Time NewsKing Charles Left Without Umbrella During Antigua Independence Rainstorm - Time News November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKing Charles stood in a downpour at Antigua's independence parade without an umbrella, while Queen Camilla was shielded from the rain.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorReuters says he was gesturing and turning around for help. I'd call that a live, hands-on umbrella requisition.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA black umbrella came from his aide-de-camp, Major Ben Rigby, after he asked where it was.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Queen got a clear dome and a covered seat.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA phased rollout. The Queen was the pilot program, and the King is a very engaged second wave.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThen he walked the wet cricket pitch to review the Guard of Honour holding it himself.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDrama Index: four. The palace will call it a fully staffed weather response. The staff was Major Rigby.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe said on Instagram he was about to grow watercress on his suit. The watercress is the only thing that went to plan.
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The story so far
- King Charles to attend Antigua and Barbuda's independence parade · Yahoo
- Camilla joins King Charles in Antigua; AI chatbots flub election facts · HELLO!
- King Charles soaked in Antigua; Valkyries win WNBA title · AOL.com
- King Charles caught in rainstorm without umbrella in Antigua (this story)
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