Ireland: UK King Charles had an unexpected encounter during his visit to Northern Ireland, when a seagull flying overhead pooped on him. The awkward incident took place in the seaside town of Newcastle, where the 77-year-old monarch was meeting members of the public outside the Newcastle Community Cinema.

The seagull deposited its droppings on the back of the King's jacket. A video showed the back of his jacket stained as he walked on the road among the common men.

Despite the conspicuous white-and-brown mark on his clothing, King Charles showed no signs of embarrassment and did not step away to immediately change his jacket. He continued greeting well-wishers as if nothing had happened, the blob of bird poop in full view of the gathered crowds.

The King found humour in the situation. He quipped to those around him that the saving grace was that the dropping had not landed on his head- "At least it didn’t land on my head!”

The remark drew laughter from onlookers.

The ‘bird poop’ moment quickly went viral after the footage was shared on social media, with many noting the King's composed response. A social media user said, “He dealt with it perfectly and the kids’ excitement when he shook their hands on the third video is adorable.”

Several noted that bird popping on people is a sign of good luck.

A netizen wondered, "Why didn’t one of his staff behind him wipe it off for him? LOL!"

King Charles' Newcastle visit was part of a three-day trip to Northern Ireland that he is undertaking alongside Queen Consort Camilla. The couple have been meeting local communities, attending public events and visiting cultural institutions across the region.

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