A lip reader has decoded what King Charles said to Queen Camilla during Trooping the Colour today – and he had some very strong words to say as the pair rode in a carriage
A lip reader has revealed King Charles’ heated remarks while on the royal carriage during Trooping the Colour.
The Royal Family have turned out in full force today (June 14) to mark the official birthday of the monarch, with Kate Middleton and her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis departing from the Palace by carriage.
Prince William and Princess Anne were seen following the King’s carriage on horseback as the parade proceeded down the Mall towards Horse Guard’s Parade.
As cameras captured the event, Charles appeared to be engaged in a lively chat with Queen Camilla.
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Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman provided an intriguing interpretation of Charles’ words. The King is said to have begun with: “Absolutely crazy, disgrace, absolutely extraordinary.”
While Jeremy couldn’t decipher the entire conversation, he did catch the King saying “on my way out”, followed by: “Meanwhile, not like me. That’s the difference between me and him.”
The identity of who Charles was referring to remains uncertain, but the comments emerge amid a contentious dispute with his estranged brother Prince Andrew over the fate of Royal Lodge.
Reports suggest that the King has even initiated an investigation into Andrew’s financial affairs to prevent any potential imprudent actions due to financial pressures.
Prince Harry has also acknowledged that communication with his father has been minimal since his decision to step back from his senior Royal duties.
His tell-all memoir ‘Spare’ also sent shockwaves through the royal establishment, with insiders suggesting he may have irreparably damaged familial ties.
Today’s Trooping the Colour ceremony was marked by a solemn tribute. Following the catastrophic Air India crash claiming 241 lives, His Majesty called for an eleventh-hour alteration to the proceedings.
A sombre one-minute silence was impeccably observed on Horse Guards Parade, while the King also directed that the royals wear black armbands in mourning.
The grand spectacle saw over a thousand British Army personnel march in full regalia, a testament to the nation’s military heritage.
At the heart of the ceremony is the “Colour”, the regimental standard paraded before the troops, a practice harking back to its vital role as a battlefield beacon.
King Charles maintained the long-standing custom of reviewing the soldiers, a ceremonial duty steeped in history.
