Canada's unofficial King Ryan Reynolds met up with real-life King Charles
Ryan Reynolds got a chance to meet with King Charles this week in Wrexham, UK, and it was a meeting of both of Canada’s royals – official and unofficial.
The city of Wrexham has been catapulted into the limelight since owners Ryan Reynolds, and Rob McElhenny took ownership of the local football team. There was even a docuseries about it.
Now, the pitch has been graced by royalty.
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Reynolds shared a photo of him with King Charles on Instagram, captioning the post, “Welcome to Wrexham Season 2: Charles in Charge.”
And the Royal Family cross-promoted the event, sharing it on their socials in turn.
According to the Royal Family, the King and Queen Consort were in Wrexham as it officially received city status and one of their stops was a visit to the football club.
“As you celebrate your new-found status for this very special part of the world, nothing could give me greater pleasure than to say llongyfarchiadau and to wish you every possible success for the future,” reads a message from the King to the City.
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The goal of new owners @VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney is to grow the team and return it to the English Football League in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham. pic.twitter.com/TEiM0IeN4Q
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 9, 2022
Their Majesties were shown around the club by its famous owners to hear about their upcoming plans for the club – the third oldest professional team in the world, the post reads.
You really have to watch Welcome to Wrexham for this to make sense. And even then, it still not might make sense. pic.twitter.com/i9LIqxgtVk
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) December 9, 2022
The chummy pair of actors turned football club owners got a chance to chat with the King and Queen Consort and had a regal photo op right on the pitch.
Who knows who Canada’s unofficial King Ryan Reynolds will meet next?
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