Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
The bird hit his suit jacket and splattered members of the press as Charles began a meet-and-greet with well-wishers.
- On Wednesday, a seagull left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Newcastle, Northern Ireland, striking his suit jacket and splattering those nearby, including the press.
- The incident occurred during the second day of a three-day visit with Queen Camilla, who was spared the spectacle while making a separate visit to Royal Hillsborough.
- Charles joked to local resident Irene Marting, "At least it didn't land on my head," after the bird struck his suit. Marting noted being hit by a seagull is supposedly good luck.
- Earlier, the King visited the Pantry Foodbank in Newcastle, where he helped volunteers pack grocery boxes and humorously touched a toilet roll, saying it was "very important."
- Queen Camilla carried out a solo visit to Royal Hillsborough, where she poured a pint of Guinness and joked, "Not quite the expert, but my husband is.
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The Monarch responded with humor to the incident.
King Charles Brushes Off Awkward Bird Poop Moment With Humor
Photo Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images During a solo visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday, King Charles handled an awkward moment with bird poop with a shrug and just one sentence. The sovereign was greeting well-wishers along the main street of Newcastle, County Down. That is when a seagull flying overhead let loose. As the mess splattered across the lower back of his suit jacket, it caught the attention of nearby press and security as w…
An animal need can also be carried on the suit with pride, shows King Charles. During a visit to social projects in Northern Ireland he has become the target of a seagull.
Seagull splatters Britain's King Charles during trip to Down
Britain’s King Charles was on the receiving end of a seagull’s droppings during a visit to Co Down this week. While taking a trip to a seaside resort in Newcastle, Charles was splattered as he celebrated the work of local charities. The 77-year-old saw the funny side of things, joking about his encounter with the bird after his suit jacket was stained. Charles was on the receiving end of a seagull’s droppings during a visit to Co Down. Pic: PA I…
"It hasn't landed on my head forever, his majesty jokes when he and the queen visit County Down in Northern Ireland.
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