King Charles received an unfortunate splattering from a seagull during the second day of his three-day trip to Northern Ireland, but laughed it off with a funny response
King Charles received an unfortunate splattering from a seagull during the second day of his three-day trip to Northern Ireland, but laughed it off with a funny responseKing Charles laughed off an unfortunate incident when a seagull left an unwanted memento on his jacket during a visit to the seaside.
, 77, was leaving a food bank project in Newcastle, County Down, in Northern Ireland when the bird’s droppings struck, leaving a noticeable white smear on the bottom of his suit jacket. A royal aide discreetly pointed it out and offered the monarch his overcoat to put on, but His Majesty smilingly waved the offer off and did a meet and greet with the public that lined up along the main street.
Irene Marting, 64 from the village of Dromara near Lisburn, was waiting in the crowds with her sister Paula Leitch to see the King and witnessed the incident unfold from across the street. King Charles III arrives at The Pantry Foodbank in Donard Methodist Church, Newcastle, on day two of the royal visit to Northern IrelandKing Charles III embraces deaf actor Agnes Carberry, who stars in the Northern Ireland film "A Quiet Voice" with her husband John Carberry during a visit to the Newcastle Community CinemaAfter sharing a joke with Charles about the moment she said: “We were talking to the King about the seagull and he said ‘it’s well it didn’t land on my head’.
“Somebody was trying to get him to put a coat on but he didn’t, being hit by a seagull it’s supposed to be good luck. We’re so thrilled he’s come to Northern Ireland to see us and it’s really nice to see him in Newcastle. ”The King and Queen Camilla went their separate ways as they embarked on their second day of a three-day visit to Northern Ireland.
While Charles visited the popular seaside town of Newcastle, County Down, Camilla enjoyed a stroll through the village of Hillsborough, just 12 miles from Belfast, and home to Hillsborough Castle. The King was in the picturesque town at the foot of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland, to highlight crucial local community projects.
His first stop was the Newcastle Community Cinema, founded in 2008 by a group of local film enthusiasts which now sits at the heart of community life. As he arrived at the Box Office he was given a special 'VIP' ticket by Vera Edelstein, who was manning the booth.
"Is that for me? " he beamed. "That's very generous of you. " He also asked about the recent films shown and how popular different films were.
He was then invited into the screening box to help start the playing of a short trailer for a recent film A Quiet Love about a real life deaf couple and their lives through the Troubles. Meeting John and Agnes Carberry afterwards, he told them: "You were very courageous. When did you meet? At school?
Oh childhood sweethearts. Lovely.
" He also met Northern Irish actor Ian Mclhinney, who has starred in Derry Girls and Game of Thrones. Afterwards he headed to the Donard Methodist Church where he met volunteers from The Pantry Food Bank, giving them the giggles as he he examined the contents of their boxes. He seized on a toilet roll and declared: "Very important.
" The group provides food for around 52 families a month and fear demand growing with rising heating oil prices this winter. "You are managing? " he enquired. "Do they mention who they think will need help?
You've got some good eggs. Terrific. And do you get good feedback. Do people come and collect or do you visit?
There are lots of delicious pastas and things. Things that families need.
"Meanwhile, Camilla pulled a perfect pint of Guinness during a visit to a village pub in Northern Ireland but insisted that Charles was the real expert. Camilla was given a round of applause by staff as she held up the "superb" pint at The Parson's Nose in Hillsborough.
"It's a bit early to drink. I'll leave it here until later," she laughed, as an aide jokingly asked her for some pork scratchings.
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