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King Charles Jokes After Seagull Hits Jacket, Visits Newcastle

5/22/2026

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King Charles Seagull

King Charles III was hit by a seagull that landed on his jacket in Newcastle on May 20, 2026, and joked, “At least it didn’t land on my head.”
He toured the Newcastle Community Cinema, received a ticket from Vera Edelstein, and launched the trailer for *A Quiet Love*.
He helped volunteers at The Pantry Food Bank at Donard Methodist Church pack boxes for the 52 families served each month.

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Charles Cultural Tour

King Charles III played the bodhran with Belfast musicians and chose a gift for Princess Charlotte at the W5 LIFE shop, supporting local culture and retailers.
He attended a “KnitFlix” night at Newcastle Community Cinema, where participants knit or crochet while watching a film.
Queen Camilla visited Belfast’s Commercial Court and met officials, while the itinerary featured meetings with film fans, martial-arts groups and stand-up comedians, illustrating cultural outreach.

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King Charles Seagull

King Charles III was hit by a seagull that landed on his jacket in Newcastle on May 20, 2026, and joked, “At least it didn’t land on my head.”
He toured the Newcastle Community Cinema, received a ticket from Vera Edelstein, and launched the trailer for *A Quiet Love*.
He helped volunteers at The Pantry Food Bank at Donard Methodist Church pack boxes for the 52 families served each month.

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