The incident where expressed visible frustration over a leaking pen occurred on September 13, 2022 , during his visit to Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while signing a visitor's book, the King reacted with the exclamation, "I can’t bear this bloody thing!" after ink got on his hands. Incident Overview
The "pen incident" became a viral moment, sparking a mix of reactions: The incident where expressed visible frustration over a
: Queen Camilla remained calm, took the pen from him, and finished the signing herself while the King wiped ink from his fingers. Public and Media Reception while signing a visitor's book