King Charles found himself on the receiving end of an unexpected avian encounter during his visit to Northern Ireland.While greeting members of the public at The Pantry Foodbank, situated within Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle, County Down, a bird relieved itself on the monarch, with the droppings landing on the lower right portion of his back.The King responded with characteristic good humour, remarking to onlookers: “At least it didn’t land on my head.”One woman in the crowd quipped that the incident constituted a “very Ulster greeting,” a reference to County Down’s location within the historic province.King Charles was pooed on during a royal engagement in Northern Ireland | GB NEWSPrior to the unfortunate incident, His Majesty had toured a beloved local cinema that has been entertaining residents of the seaside town since 2009.The venue presented Charles with a specially printed ticket bearing the words “VIP Guest” upon his arrival at the box office.Nestled beneath Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s tallest mountain, the cinema serves as a community hub offering far more than film screenings.The programme includes stand-up comedy performances, community group shows, and martial arts sessions.One woman in the crowd quipped that the incident constituted a ‘very Ulster greeting’ | GETTYAmong the more unusual offerings are KnitFlix evenings, where attendees are invited to knit, crochet, or pursue other crafts whilst enjoying a film.Meanwhile, Queen Camilla undertook her own programme of engagements in Hillsborough, the village that serves as home to the royal residence in Northern Ireland.The Queen spent time with local business owners in the County Down village and greeted residents who had gathered along the streets to welcome her.King Charles III met food bank volunteers during a visit to the Pantry Foodbank at the Donard Methodist Church | GETTYKing Charles took the incident in his stride | GETTYDuring a stop at the Parson’s Nose restaurant, Camilla tried her hand at pulling a pint of Guinness, helping staff pour the iconic Irish stout.Their Majesties’ visit marked their second day in Ulster, with both undertaking separate schedules across different parts of County Down.