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King Charles III getting irritated by pen at proclamation goes viral

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Updated 12:03 10 Sep 2022 GMT+1Published 12:00 10 Sep 2022 GMT+1

King Charles III getting irritated by pen at proclamation goes viral

After being proclaimed the nation’s new sovereign, King Charles had to sign official documents at his first Privy Council meeting

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

Footage of King Charles III getting irritated by a pen after being proclaimed new monarch has gone viral, with many saying the ‘priceless moment’ has already proven to be a ‘highlight’ of the day. Watch the clip here: 

After being formally proclaimed the nation’s new sovereign, King Charles held his first Privy Council meeting, where he sat to sign official declarations. 

However, the historic moment ended up becoming strangely fraught when Charles found that there wasn’t quite enough space on the small desk to sign both of the large documents before him. 

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In fairness, he really didn't have much space.
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After signing one, he went to move on to the other – only to find that a pen tray was in his way, grimacing in frustration to staff out of shot. 

Prince Charles motioned to someone to do something about his predicament.
BBC

A mysterious hand then appeared to swiftly and silently remove the pen tray from the desk. 

A saga in three parts.
BBC

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The next problem came when Prince William took his seat to sign the declaration, having to motion to the staff to bring the pen tray back. 

The whole exchange did not go unnoticed by those watching at home, with one tweeting: “Did Charles just get angry with a plastic pen holder while the world watched him sign his proclamation declaration? Poor William had to ask for it back when he signed?! #KingCharlesIII just like his dad! Love it!” 

Someone else said: “Charles' brief fury at the pen tray is definitely the highlight of this for me. #Proclamation.” 

William had to ask for the pen tray back when he went to sign the declaration.
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A third wrote: “I know it’s only just happened, but King Charles manically trying to rid his tiny desk of the pen tray is 100% going to be a meme.” 

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A fourth commented: “King Charles is just so DONE with that pen tray, leaving William hunting for one. Priceless moment in the #proclamation.” 

Another added: “Charles getting s****y about that pen tray being in the way of the oath he had to sign just makes him more relatable imo.” 

Others also pointed out that the whole reason William was left high and dry with stationery was because his father had 'pocketed' his pen after signing the declaration.

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"I never thought I’d relate to royalty, until I saw King Charles III pocket that pen," one joked.

Another added: "Big fan of Charles stealing the pen then. Well you would wouldn’t you, it’ll be worth a fortune #KingCharles."

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: UK News, Royal Family

Jess Hardiman
Jess Hardiman

Jess is Entertainment Desk Lead at LADbible Group. She graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Film Studies, English Language and Linguistics. You can contact Jess at [email protected].

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