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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.

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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.

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"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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As soon as Camilla is not there, King Charles makes laughter. However, in a positive sense. The British king experienced a special surprise from above during his visit to the Irish coastal city of Newcastle.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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