King Charles and Prince Edward were left shocked after witnessing a carriage crash during the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday.
The monarch, 76, and his brother, 61, were attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The annual horse show, beloved of their late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has been held on the grounds of Windsor Castle since 1943. Elizabeth had been a regular attendee of the event until her last appearance in 2022, just months before her death.
However, the day took a turn as Charles and Edward were watching the cross-country race at Windsor Castle and a competitor's carriage collided with a gatepost.
King Charles and Prince Edward witnessed a crash while at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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The incident occurred as the driver attempted to speed through part of the obstacle course.
Both royal brothers appeared visibly concerned as they observed the collision unfold before them.
An onlooker described the dramatic moment: "As one of the competitors came round on the obstacle course, the back of the carriage crashed into a 6ft-high gatepost that they were trying to drive through."
"They took it too tight and the back literally clattered into it. The King pointed to it and Edward put his hand to his face, before explaining why it had happened," the witness added.
The royal brothers saw a carriage collide with a gatepost during a race.
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Fortunately, despite the dramatic nature of the incident, no injuries were reported. "No one was hurt, the four horses at the front were fine and they carried on," the onlooker confirmed.
Charles was pictured debuting a new at ease look, sporting a pair of cool Serengeti sunglasses.
The King’s eyeware featured stylish tortoiseshell frames with reflective olive-green lenses.
The moment briefly disturbed what appeared to be a relaxed afternoon for the King.
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He cut a relaxed figure with a grey jacket matched with a blue and green striped tie.
Completing the outfit was his personalised Royal Windsor Horse Show lapel pin, embossed with “HM the King,” a thistle, and a red check pocket square.
Charles strolled alongside his brother as they spoke to show attendees, using what appeared to be a walking stick.
Edward opted for a swish country-style jacket and tie bearing the same colours and pattern as his older brother.
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Charles debuted a cool new look at the event.
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Both brothers were pictured deep in conversation as they perused the various sights of the event.
Also present was Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who was also pictured with the King - who he had joined him earlier in the week.
Also in attendance was the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
