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King Charles III and Queen Camilla were in Antigua and Barbuda for Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, November 1, during which they faced heavy rain at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Alongside Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Governor-General Rodney Williams, the royals participated in a ceremony honoring citizens' contributions to national development. The visit also coincides with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held from November 1 to 4 in Antigua and Barbuda.

Written by AI on 2026-11-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 1, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended Antigua and Barbuda’s independence parade, celebrating the country's 45th anniversary of independence. However, during the event on November 2, a torrential rainstorm caught them off guard in Saint George, Antigua. While Queen Camilla quickly received an umbrella from her team, King Charles was left drenched without one, visibly annoyed and waving his hands in despair. This incident occurred as they were at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for ceremonies recognizing citizens' contributions to national development alongside Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Governor-General Rodney Williams. The rainstorm overshadowed the royal couple's planned meeting with cricketing legends later that day.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla were caught in heavy rain as they attended Independence Day celebrations in Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday, November 1. asserted

they → catch → Sunday

they → sit → development

The visit coincides with Antigua and Barbuda hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 1 to 4, bringing leaders together to discuss investment, development and international cooperation. asserted

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The Caribbean nation gained independence from Britain on November 1, 1981. asserted

nation → gain → November

King Charles and Queen Camilla caught in heavy rain during Antigua celebrations

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