: Critics used the moment to highlight his long-standing reputation for being particular about his surroundings and tools, which had been documented in various unofficial biographies.
: While signing the book at Hillsborough Castle, Charles realized he had written the wrong date. Moments later, the pen he was using leaked. : Critics used the moment to highlight his
: Clearly exhausted and frustrated, he stood up and said, "Oh god, I hate this," before adding, "I can’t bear this bloody thing! [It's] what they do every stinking time." : Clearly exhausted and frustrated, he stood up
The incident where expressed visible frustration over a leaking pen occurred on September 13, 2022 , during his visit to Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while signing a visitor's book, the King reacted with the exclamation, "I can’t bear this bloody thing!" after ink got on his hands. Incident Overview Incident Overview : Queen Camilla remained calm, took
: Queen Camilla remained calm, took the pen from him, and finished the signing herself while the King wiped ink from his fingers. Public and Media Reception
: The King was at the end of a grueling tour of the four nations of the United Kingdom, participating in ceremonies and greeting the public following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.