Queen Camilla defended over unfortunate mishap alongside King Charles: 'Didn't seem like she apologised at all'
The king and queen were visiting Thompson DockQueen Camilla stepped out in Belfast, Northern Ireland, alongside King Charles this week for a royal engagement.
On Tuesday, the king, 77, and queen, 78, visited Thompson Dock in Belfast. Here, they joined a showcase of music and culture.
They also heard about Titanic Distillers’ whisky-making process. The distillery is housed within the restored Edwardian pumphouse that helped launch the famous ship.
But upon arrival, Queen Camilla suffered an unfortunate mishap.
Queen Camilla suffers mishap alongside King Charles in Belfast
As King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed to Thompson Dock, the queen was seen holding an umbrella.
However, as she reached out to shake hands, she seemingly lost her grip on the umbrella.
The umbrella then fell slightly and appeared to knock a woman’s face.
The moment was shared on X as one person wrote: “Camilla not only hitting a lady with her umbrella but didn’t seem like she apologised at all. My god the lack of grace this woman has.”
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Another person said: “Why is no one talking about how Camilla absolutely smacked the lady in the face with her umbrella and didn’t say anything.”
Queen Camilla defended by fans
However, others defended Queen Camilla and hit back at the criticism.
One person added: “She wasn’t even aware she accidentally knocked the lady with her umbrella. She wasn’t looking in that direction. Had she, I’m sure she would’ve apologised. Trying to make a story out of nothing!!”
Another commented: “You have not a clue what she said to the lady.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “How do you know she didn’t apologise dear? Were you there?”
What else did the king and queen do in Belfast?
Elsewhere in Belfast, King Charles visited W5 LIFE to meet young people gaining the skills and confidence to shape their futures.
Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla later visited Hillsborough Castle. Here, they met with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Camilla also ventured out on her own, visiting Fane Street Primary where she meet staff, students, and join their assembly.
It came after Queen Camilla received letters from the school’s pupils last year.
It’s been a busy few weeks for King Charles and Queen Camilla.
At the end of April, they visited the United States for an official state visit. Here, they reunited with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
The visit was to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, set to be celebrated on July 4.
Read more: Inside Melania Trump’s jaw-dropping ‘£30k’ gift to Queen Camilla – which the queen later removed
Following his departure from the United States, the king arrived in Bermuda.
Meanwhile, last week, the couple attended the State Opening of Parliament.
The ceremony marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. In the king’s speech, Charles set out the UK government’s agenda for the coming session.
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