Royal watchers have come up with a theory about why Queen Camilla was seen wearing gloves during a recent public event.

On Monday, 26 May, Queen Camilla and King Charles III arrived in Canada amid rising tensions between the country — where Charles is head of state — and the United States.

The situation follows former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a trade war against Canada, along with threats to annex it as the 51st U.S. state.

Upon their arrival at Ottawa’s Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the royal couple was welcomed by Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and his wife, Diana Fox Carney.

People were quick to notice one standout detail in Camilla’s outfit — a pair of thick-looking gloves.

Fans took to social media to comment on the choice. One curious user asked, “What’s with the gloves?” Another echoed, “Why is Camilla wearing gloves?” while a third speculated, “Probably doesn’t want to get any germs from the common folks.”

Someone else suggested: “Compression gloves, she removes them later.”