‘At least it didn’t land on my head’: King Charles laughs off bird poop incident during Ulster visit
During a recent visit to Northern Ireland, King Charles experienced a humorous incident when a seagull dropped its droppings on his jacket. The king took the mishap in stride, joking that at least it didn't land on his head. His visit included stops at a community cinema and a food bank, while Queen Camilla had a separate itinerary in Hillsborough.
- ▪King Charles was in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, when a seagull dropped droppings on his jacket.
- ▪He humorously remarked, 'At least it didn’t land on my head.'
- ▪The king's visit included stops at a community cinema and a food bank.
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‘At least it didn’t land on my head’: King Charles laughs off bird poop incident during Ulster visitSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe droppings stuck their landing on the back of King Charles’ jacket, though he reportedly declined a quick wardrobe change.PHOTOS: BBCMARKSIMPSON/X, REUTERSAlessia MahPublished May 22, 2026, 03:35 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 03:35 PMThere was no pooping King Charles’ party during his visit to a seaside town in Northern Ireland on May 20 – though a seagull made its indelible mark.As members of the public crowded along the streets of Newcastle to greet the British king, the bird swooped by, free in both aerial and bowel movement.Fortunately, the droppings stuck their landing on the back of King Charles’ jacket, though he reportedly…
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