![]() ![]() ![]() King Charles a little flustered with the pen situation.'Īnd later that month, the monarch was given a pen 'just in case' by well-wishers on his walkabout in Cardiff. One said the table holding the documents 'was about the size for balancing a TV dinner on'.Īnother viewer said: 'Well that's the next step. ![]() Tongue-in-cheek observations and memes flooded social media following the awkward moment. The rare glimpse of the monarch's annoyance tickled many viewers. The monarch's pet peeve with leaky, awkward pens has become something of a running joke since his ascension.Īt his proclamation at St James' Palace last September, he frantically motioned to an aide to move a pen box - gifted to him by Harry and William - from his desk because it was getting in his way as he attempted to sign the document. His wife Camilla appeared to stifle giggles as she watched her husband, who has previously made a joke over his stationery faux pas. This time, he made only the slightest grimace as screwed the top back on to the fountain pen. It was, of course, the King's signing of his Coronation Oath, shortly after entering Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla. As millions of people around the world tuned in to the King's Coronation today, many will have watched with bated breath for one fateful moment of the proceedings. ![]()
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