King Charles left in 'disbelief' after royal fan's alpaca sneezes on him in Australia

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King Charles had a surprising encounter with an unexpected creature during his visit to Australia, leaving him in 'disbelief' when he was sneezed on by the animal.Both Charles and Queen Camilla were in Canberra as part of their Australian tour, where they participated in a solemn ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.Inside the memorial's Hall of Memory, Charles laid a wreath at the foot of the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, accompanied by a floral posy placed by Camilla.

However, after the poignant service, the royal couple stepped outside to be greeted by hundreds of well-wishers, OK! reports.Charles was left in "disbelief" when a suit-and-crown-clad alpaca named Hephner sneezed on him as he went to say hello.

The nine-year-old alpaca caused quite a stir when he sneezed loudly as Charles stroked his nose, prompting laughter and a "bless you" from Charles.Thousands turned out to greet the King and Queen, waving flags and banners.

Among the crowd was Robert Fletcher, who brought along Hephner, dressed in a gold crown and suit complete with a gold bow tie for the occasion.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.