King Charles gets frustrated as page boy adjusts his robe just days after snapping at aide
King Charles appears to snap at page boy who tried to adjust his robe
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King Charles seemed to get frustrated at a page boy who was adjusting his robe, just days after he was spotted snapping at a royal aide.
During the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords earlier today, the King was attended to by two young pages dressed in red tunics who attempted to adjust his length robe.
Whilst one helper attempted to place the fabric around his throne, the monarch, 75, waved the boy away and flipped the material out himself.
The boy then pulled back the fabric for a second time, this time exposing the underneath of the robe, and placing it on the arm of the throne.
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Charles, Camilla and the page boys walk up to the throne
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Charles remained focused on the ornate but bulky robe as the page boy intervened.
It is not sure if the 73-year-old was annoyed at the fuss or simply exasperated by the heavy ensemble ahead of the King’s Speech.
It comes just days after the monarch snapped at an aide to help Camilla get her coat on whilst watching a military parade in Jersey.
The pair had to brave poor weather during their two-day visit to the Channel Islands.
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During the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords earlier today, the King was attended to by two young pages dressed in red tunics who attempted to adjust his length robe
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After propping up a perspex umbrella, the Queen struggled to get her arm through her coat, leading to the King who attempted to help his wife out - before turning to an aide to ask for help.
Charles looked visibly annoyed as Camilla and the aide struggled to get the coat on, before the helper finally succeeded in getting her arm through the coat.
After the incident with the robe, the King began his speech in the House of Lords Chamber to commence the state opening of Parliament - typically this would occur in November, however, due to the change of government, it took place today instead.
New legislation was announced today in the speech - which is written by Parliament but delivered by the monarch - which will see the Crown Estate modernised.
Sir Keir Starmer handed Charles more than 35 bills to read out in the Houses of Parliament during the speech today.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to unveil Keir Starmer's new legislation at State Opening of ParliamentGetty
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for the State Opening of Parliament GB NEWSUnder the Crown Estate Bill, the new legislation states: “This Bill will modernise The Crown Estate by removing outdated restrictions on its activities, widening its investment powers and giving it the powers to borrow in order to invest at a faster pace.
“These measures - which conform to our fiscal rules - will unlock significant investment in public infrastructure for the benefit of the nation.
“That includes vital marine investment needed to accelerate and quadruple offshore wind capacity by 2030 as part of the Government’s clean power mission.
“Together these reforms will ensure the successful future of The Crown Estate business, help meet our Clean Energy Superpower mission and deliver long-term financial returns to the UK taxpayer.”
The Crown Estate is a multi-billion-pound business which returns its profits to the Government to help fund public services.
It is an independent business, tasked with managing a portfolio of land and property owned by King Charles.