Lip reader also reveals monarch’s candid frustration amid ongoing Royal Lodge tensions
King Charles’ appearance at this year’s Trooping the Colour has drawn unexpected attention — not just for the grandeur of the occasion, but for a possible uniform misstep and a revealing moment caught on camera.
The annual celebration, held on Saturday, June 14, marked the monarch’s official birthday and concluded with the traditional RAF flypast, as senior royals gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony. But some royal observers believe there may have been a mistake in the King's ceremonial attire.
According to eagle-eyed fans on Reddit, the monarch appeared to wear the sash of a general officer while acting in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards — a detail that some viewed as a uniform faux pas.
"There seems to be a faux pas in the King's uniform… he seems to be wearing the sash of a general officer's rather than the appropriate colonel's sash for the regiment," one commenter noted. Another added, "Good catch! I think that probably is a faux pas — though some might say it's his army, he can wear what he likes."
The potential uniform error wasn't the only talking point. Lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed details of what appeared to be a tense exchange between King Charles and Queen Camilla during their carriage ride.
According to Freeman, the King expressed frustration, reportedly saying phrases such as “Absolutely crazy, disgrace, absolutely extraordinary.” He also allegedly muttered “On my way out,” and “Not like me. That’s the difference between me and him.”
While the identity of the person Charles may have been referring to remains unclear, the remarks come amid heightened speculation over his strained relationship with Prince Andrew, particularly regarding the future of the Royal Lodge.
Whether the uniform detail was a simple oversight or a personal choice, and whether the King’s remarks were tied to royal tensions, one thing is clear — even in the most formal settings, all eyes remain closely fixed on the monarch and the family dynamics unfolding behind the scenes.
