King Charles III was caught on camera expressing his frustration while waiting for his coronation ceremony to start. The video clip has quickly spread online, prompting people worldwide to speculate about what might have upset the King and what he might have said to his wife, Camilla.
The royal couple’s impatience stemmed from the delayed arrival of Prince William, Kate, and their children at Westminster Abbey. Their lateness meant they joined the procession behind King Charles instead of leading him into the Abbey.
Independent lip readers have scrutinized the footage, concluding that Charles was voicing his annoyance during the wait. One lip reader suggested he said, “I’m worried about time, I mean it’s been longer this time and, well… I mean look! I know.” Another offered a different interpretation, proposing he said, “We can never be on time. Yes, I’m…this is a negative. There’s always something.”
A behind-the-scenes video shared by Kensington Palace on Monday depicted William, Kate, and their children hurrying to a vehicle in order to arrive at the coronation ceremony punctually.
Since his mother’s passing last year, King Charles has been caught in several instances of anger, including two incidents captured on film. In one instance, he tersely instructed an aide to clear his desk, and in another, he became irritated over a malfunctioning pen while signing essential documents.
Another candid moment involving the King took place during the coronation concert. Host Hugh Bonneville, (yes – the actor from Downton Abbey), began his speech by congratulating the new King and Queen, then acknowledged Charles’ passion for the arts. He noted that Charles is a painter and made a humorous reference to the artist formerly known as Prince, causing Charles to briefly chuckle before quickly furrowing his brow.
And yes, the King apparently is human, with emotions, reactions, and family drama, just like everyone else.
