Like someone who had long since come to terms with the fact that British weather has its own personality, Queen Camilla stood composedly, totally at ease. Melania Trump stood behind her, graceful and calm, every aspect of her beauty perfect in spite of the increasing pandemonium caused by the wind and rain.
Then there was a powerful gust.
Umbrellas were skewed. Coats fluttered. A few dignitaries moved uncomfortably to maintain their footing. It was the kind of incident that tests everyone’s dignity without ruining the celebration.
