Many people on social media found the incident amusing and endearing. Comments like “Even a King deserves a little surprise!” and “Charles handled that like a pro” were among the flood of lighthearted responses celebrating his composed demeanor. On the other hand, some traditionalists were quick to criticize the moment as a breach of royal decorum. “This isn’t how a monarch should be approached,” one commenter wrote, emphasizing the importance of maintaining formality in public interactions.