We love this photo of the monarch’s shock when a plaque unveiling went awry. King Charles’ expression is so relatable as the plaque fell to the floor.
Luckily, the moment was quickly salvaged – but not before photographers had captured his shock expression as he uttered the word “disaster”!
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesKing Charles reacts as he unveils a plaque which accidentally falls to the floor
Charles toured the headquarters of Oxford PV (Photovoltaics) which has developed solar panels that are significantly more efficient than conventional products and were described by the King as “so vitally needed”.
The head of state has been championing sustainability and climate action for decades, speaking regularly about the threat to the planet and adopting practical measures like running his Aston Martin car on eco-fuel.