St. John's, November 2, 2026
King Charles remarked, “I’m about to grow watercress,” during an appearance in the Caribbean in the rain and then asked for an umbrella.
King Charles was in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, on November 2, 2026. During a public appearance, he spoke about the unexpected rain and said: “I’m about to grow watercress.” He was referring to the local weather conditions.
Videos show the king turning around and waving during his speech. He apparently asks for an umbrella and then walks a few steps toward Camilla across the red carpet before returning to the stage.
Reaction to the Weather
The footage comes from the king’s Caribbean trip. The stops mentioned in the report include Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, and the Bahamas. Gaston Browne is mentioned in connection with the visit to Antigua and Barbuda.
