‘I felt very important’: UAE residents recall shaking hands with King Charles III

‘I felt very important’: UAE residents recall shaking hands with King Charles III

With tomorrow's coronation making headlines around the world, those who have had the golden chance to meet British royals relive the once-in-a-lifetime experience

Britain's King Charles meets well-wishers on Friday during a walkabout outside Buckingham Palace ahead of his and Camilla, Queen Consort's coronation, in London. — Reuters

Published: Fri 5 May 2023, 7:35 PM

There's nothing special about a handshake — well, unless you're shaking the hand of a king. Some UAE residents were lucky enough to have done so with King Charles III and, with the world talking about his coronation tomorrow, these expats couldn't help but look back on their very own royal encounters.

British expat Sharon Percy said she could clearly remember feeling "very important" on the day she met King Charles, who was then still holds the title 'prince'. She was also able to greet the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, as well as Camilla, Charles' wife.

It was a garden party at Buckingham Palace, she said. “I had a royal invite as I was the guest of a relative who is a serving member of the Royal Family...I really enjoyed being part of such a gathering."

King Charles III will be crowned tomorrow alongside Queen Consort Camilla in