The King and Queen Consort met Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Friday and were probably relieved to learn that neither of them had seen the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary.
“I’ve never heard of that,” McElhenney quipped.
Reynolds said he hadn’t seen it before adding, tongue firmly in cheek, “I haven’t seen it. As a Canadian, and I’m sure Rob will speak as an American, we’re not immersed in the culture like someone growing up in the UK would.”
The royals were at Wrexham AFC, which was bought by the actors for £2 million in 2020to meet the players and staff.
Reynolds and McElhenney star in a Disney+ documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham, documenting their efforts to revive the fortunes Welsh non-league football club.
The series was being filmed during the visit, raising the possibility that the King might find himself starring in a documentary about a rival streaming giant of his youngest son.
The actors joked that they had taken etiquette lessons before the visit and Reynolds admitted he was “incredibly excited” to meet Her Majesty.
“Rob and I said from the beginning, and this is true and for the rest of our lives, we will do anything to uplift and uplift this community and this club and having the King pay a visit is certainly one way to do that, that It’s safe,” he said.
“Very excited.”
The Deadpool star, who owns his own brand of Aviator Gin which he sponsors the club, also joked that he did not want to offend by presenting it as a gift to the King and Queen Consort, adding: “I don’t want to compete.” with the royal gin now. That could create a conflict of interest.”
Buckingham Palace launched its own gin in July 2020, made with botanicals from its own garden.
Arriving at Wrexham AFC, the King and Queen Consort walked through the players’ tunnel onto the pitch before watching football demonstrations by the women’s and youth teams.
The King was heard wishing the players luck for their next game on Saturday, while Camilla told another player: “It’s an extraordinary story.”
King Charles chatted with Paul Chaloner, the head gardener, and asked him: “This is a proper turf, isn’t it? Not those plastic things?
Mr. Chaloner assured him that it was real grass, although he admitted that they had had some difficulty keeping it in good condition due to the recent cold snap.
In a speech, the King noted that Wrexham was among eight communities granted town status by Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
He said: “As we now mark this historic occasion, we also remember, with a mixture of sadness and pride, that extraordinary reign during which, as you know, my mother’s great love for Wales was always evident.
“It is only fitting that we celebrate the creation of the newest city in Wales within the framework of this magnificent church, which truly deserves its designation as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.”
Before the royal arrived, Reynolds said he hoped to speak with the monarch about the work they were doing to improve the club and stadium.
He said: “I’d love to tell you a little bit about what we’re hoping to achieve with the Kop booth revamp, and it’s not even a revamp, I’d say it’s a complete reimagining of the Kop.” stand, and what that will mean not only for the club, but also for the Wrexham community.”
Kerry Evans, Wrexham AFC liaison officer, said afterwards: “El Rey and Camilla said it’s absolutely amazing the job we’ve been doing here.
“I never thought we would have royalty in the club, now we have Hollywood royalty and royal royalty!”