The King and Queen Consort met with Hollywood stars, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as the monarchs' paid a visit to the club owned by the actors.

Charles and Camilla visited Wrexham AFC, which was acquired by the actors in 2021, to meet the players and staff as well as the co-chairmen.

The Deadpool actor and Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars joked that they were inducted in etiquette before meeting the country's head of state.

Speaking ahead of their meeting, Reynolds said: “I would say that we’re impossibly excited to welcome him to the Racecourse Ground, this historic church that resides in the heart of Wrexham and is the heart of Wrexham.

“Rob and I both said early on, and this holds true and for the rest of our lives, we will do anything to uplift and elevate this community and this club and having the King pay a visit is certainly one way to do it. That’s for sure. Very excited."

When asked if the two Americans had watched the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex's controversial documentary on the popular streaming platform, Netflix, McElhenney said: “I’ve never heard of it.”

The stars were in the middle of recording Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary detailing the pairs' takeover.

McElhenney said that he thought the King was a fan of the club, adding: “This is an incoming call. So we hope that he’s a fan. If not, we’ll make him a fan.”

Reynolds was hopeful that he could speak to the new King about the renovation works taking place at the grounds, saying: "I would love to tell him a little bit about what it is that we’re hoping to achieve with the renovation of the Kop stand, and it’s not even a renovation, I would say that it’s a complete reimagining of the Kop stand, and what that will mean to not just the club, but the community of Wrexham as well.”

Asked if he might offer them a gift of Aviation Gin, the company which he owns, Reynolds said: “I don’t want to compete with the Royal gin now. That might create a conflict of interest.”

During the visit, the King and Queen Consort walked through the players' tunnel and onto the pitch where they met Reynolds and McElhenney as well as the club's executives.

They then watched football demonstrations from the women and youth teams before paying the club shop, administration team, coaches, and medical staff a visit.

The Royals also learned about the redevelopment of the club from its strategic advisor.

The King joked with the head grounds keeper, saying: “It is proper grass isn’t it, not that plastic stuff?”

He then went on to meet the club's disabled liaison officer, Kerry Evans as well as participants of the club's Powerchair football scheme.

Of the experience, Evans said: “It’s very, very special, what an honour.

“The King and Camilla both said it’s absolutely amazing the work we’ve been doing here.

“I never thought we’d have royalty at the club, now we’ve had Hollywood royalty and real royalty!”

Wrexham's Powerchair football is aimed at those using electric wheelchairs, allowing them to partake in the sport.

The Royal couple also met a 97-year-old fan before leaving.

Reynolds said of the visit: "Truly, it was an honour and a pleasure and a privilege.”