King Charles III appeared to be taking his own pen to a cathedral in Wales today, just days after being left furious by a series of inking accidents during his visit to Northern Ireland earlier this week.
The Monarch and Queen Consort arrived in Wales today for their first visit since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal couple made their way to Llandaff Cathedral to attend a prayer and reflection service for his late mother and Britain’s longest-serving head of state.
Today, the king was filmed quietly signing the paper in the cathedral before handing over his pen and book to his wife.
Both were in Wales on their last stop on their tour of the four nations of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III signed the visitor’s book in Llandaff Cathedral days after being left furious by a series of inking accidents. He was accompanied by his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort
A Twitter user said he was happy that King Charles III appeared to be using his own fountain pen
Another said the new king was learning quickly after bringing his own gear to Welsh Cathedral as part of his UK tour with the Queen Consort
His Majesty appeared more composed on his last visit to Wales and was spotted putting away his own pen. The royal couple arrived in Wales by helicopter this morning on an official visit as part of a tour of the UK
The king stuffed his own pen back into his pocket before walking back down the aisle. They were greeted with cheers and cheers as part of their tour across the UK to the four countries
Hundreds of royalists went to the cathedral to see the new king and queen consort.
The moment comes when a leaking pen in Belfast seemed to ruin his mood just hours after he was warmly embraced by the people of Northern Ireland.
His Majesty seemed confused by dripping ink as he tried to sign a book towards the end of his visit.
Charles complained about the pen he used to sign his name, announcing that he “can’t stand this damn thing” as he seemed to furiously rub the ink off his fingers.
King Charles, sitting in the royal residence of Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland, appeared frustrated by the dripping ink as he tried to sign a book towards the end of his visit
Charles complained about the pen he used to sign his name, saying he ‘can’t stand this bloody thing’ as he seemed to furiously rub the ink off his fingers
The faulty instrument was quickly removed and replaced by nervous courtiers before Camilla sat down to sign the book himself from the historic residence
The Queen Consort later suggested it was leaking and asked for a replacement, while the King quickly turned and left the room, flanked by aides.
The faulty instrument was quickly removed and replaced by nervous courtiers before Camilla sat down to sign the book himself from inside the historic home.
It comes days after viewers were distracted from Charles’ historic accession to the throne when the new monarch suddenly furiously gestured to one of his aides to remove a jar of ink.
The clip at Hillsborough Castle begins with Charles asking what the date was as he prepares to sign a visitor’s book for the cameras.
The new king vents his frustration when the pen begins to falter and exclaims, “God, I hate this! [pen]’ as he hands it over to the Queen Consort.
He adds, “I can’t stand this thing… any stinking time.”
It comes days after viewers of Charles’ historic ascension to the throne found themselves distracted when the new monarch suddenly furiously gestured to one of his aides to remove a stray inkwell.
The new monarch was visiting Northern Ireland on the final leg of his royal tour of the United Kingdom in the wake of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles enjoyed an emotional first trip to Northern Ireland as the new monarch after he and the Queen Consort inspected a remarkable flower show and were greeted with cheers as the people of Belfast greeted their new sovereign with open arms today.
The royals’ journey began with deafening chants of ‘God Save the King’ as they left their darkened BMW on Tuesday to meet adoring crowds on the final leg of their royal tour of the UK.
From official dignitaries to GirlGuides and Scouts to local residents, Charles and Camilla charmed everyone in their path; warmly grasping outstretched hands, receiving bouquets of flowers, and speaking to those who had patiently waited hours to meet them.
King Charles III and the Queen Consort arrive at Belfast City Airport today as the King continues his tour of the homelands
Cries of ‘God save the King’ were heard and at one point a corgi in the crowd (pictured above) crawled into Charles as the owner held him up during the royal couple’s walk in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
The royals were greeted with huge roars of approval as they got out of their darkened BMW and began their walk, clutching outstretched hands, receiving flowers and talking to those who came to greet them.
King Charles III waves to the crowd as he inspects the sea of floral tribute at Hillsborough Castle and prepares to deliver a short speech to assembled guests, including representatives from all sides of the political spectrum
A local corgi, famously his late mother’s favorite breed of dog, was even seen mingling with King Charles shaking hands with the benefactors, before receiving a 21-gun salute as they entered the grounds of Hillsborough Castle – the official province. residence of the reigning monarch and members of the royal family.
It comes days after viewers were distracted from Charles’ historic accession to the throne when the new monarch suddenly furiously gestured to one of his aides to remove a jar of ink.
As he went to sign the landmark proclamation, the king frantically gestured to an aide to retrieve a pencil case from his desk, which viewers described as “far too small” for the huge document and stationery.
Despite the gravity of the moment, viewers couldn’t help but amusing the apparent difficulty the king had with the pen.
Charles asked an assistant nearby to remove the box from the table so he could sign the second part of the large document.
The fountain pen set he used to sign the memorable document was a gift from his sons, Princes Harry and William.
Some viewers joked that the new king “stole” the pen after seeing it put in his pocket before taking it out again.