In a scene that could only be described as quintessentially British, Queen Camilla made a light-hearted seven-word plea to King Charles during the blustery Commonwealth Day service.

A lip reader caught the moment when the Queen Consort’s hat nearly took flight due to the gusty weather, prompting her to seek refuge inside Westminster Abbey, just ahead of her husband.

As they arrived at the iconic venue, both Camilla and the Princess of Wales found themselves clutching their hats tightly against the wind.

Camilla, ever the determined one, led the way into the Abbey, eager to escape the wild weather.

Once inside, the royal family members, including Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the newly appointed Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, greeted select attendees with warm handshakes before engaging in light banter.

According to expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman, who analyzed footage of the royals’ interactions, the atmosphere was filled with laughter as they discussed the windy conditions.

As Camilla approached William and Kate, he asked her if her hat had almost blown away.

This sparked a chuckle from both women, with Kate chiming in that her own hat was nearly lost to the elements as well.

The light-hearted exchange continued as Camilla shared more with the couple, prompting William to exclaim “perfection.” Just moments later, King Charles tapped Camilla on the arm, signaling her to take her place for the procession.

In this brief interaction, he directed her with a simple “over here,” to which Camilla responded by mentioning Kate’s near-hat mishap.

Empathizing with the situation, Charles reportedly commented to Camilla, “oh it’s merry hell,” before she humorously declared, “I could use a drink after this.” The candid moment provided a glimpse into the familial dynamics within the royal family amidst the formalities of the occasion.

The annual Commonwealth Day service saw nearly all prominent members of the royal family in attendance, gathering at Westminster Abbey just weeks before King Charles’s coronation.

During the service, the King delivered his first Commonwealth Day message as monarch, emphasizing the importance of listening and collaboration, particularly in light of the ongoing drama involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Breaking from tradition, Charles chose to deliver his speech from the Great Pulpit in Westminster Abbey, a notable shift from his late mother’s customary approach.

His address served as a rallying call to the family of nations, urging collective efforts toward achieving a global common good.

In his speech, he emphasized the need for unity in addressing pressing global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and youth opportunities.

The theme for this year’s Commonwealth Day, “forging a sustainable and peaceful common future,” resonates deeply, especially given the challenges Charles has faced in his relationship with Harry.

He articulated how the Commonwealth is not only an association of shared values but also one of common purpose and cooperative action.

With a third of the world’s population represented, including over a billion young people, Charles highlighted the potential for innovative solutions through collaboration.