Is Charles III a fan of the London club Chelsea? Was he excited when the club, formerly owned by businessman Roman Abramovich, won its first Champions League in the 2011/2012 season thanks to Didier drogba and his teammates? No ! Indeed, although the monarch is bound by neutrality, he has never hidden his affection for another team. That of Burnley.
In 2010, he even posed with a jersey flocked with the logo “HRH”meaning “His Royal Highness” in English, either “His Royal Highness” in French, like our colleagues from CNEWS recalled him. In 2012, he again showed his support. During a charity visit to the area, he said: “Burnley has been through some very difficult times, and I am trying to find ways to help regenerate and increase aspirations and self-esteem in this part of the world.” It is even said that Camilla’s companion Parker Bowles would have received a VIP subscription.
State dinner in honor of Charles III: former footballer Didier Drogba invited to Versailles pic.twitter.com/EY0QjVkfa5
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Didier Drogba in charming company to meet Charles III
However, despite his love for Burnley, the British ruler appears to appreciate football players from rival teams, as evidenced by the presence of Didier drogba this Wednesday September 20, 2023 at the royal dinner in Versailles, on the occasion of the first state visit of Charles III and Camilla to France.
Indeed, the former player of Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea and Galatasaray appeared in charming company when he arrived at the gates of the castle before participating in the dinner as proven by the images broadcast by BFMTV.Gabrielle Lemaire has shared his life for several years now, and together, they will soon taste the joys of parenthood. A role that the former captain of the Ivory Coast knows well, he who is already the father of three children before meeting his new partner.
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