King Charles III has disclosed his allegiance to Burnley FC, a club that secured promotion to the Premier League before his coronation this weekend. The monarch revealed his support for the Clarets during a visit to Lancashire in 2010, and the team have now clinched the Championship title under manager Vincent Kompany in his first season.
Burnley will mark the coronation by lifting the championship trophy on Monday after their final home match against Cardiff City. The King's affiliation adds to the celebratory mood for fans, though he is not expected to attend the match.
However, the King may have a new footballing interest after visiting Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in December alongside Queen Camilla. There, he met Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Given his long-standing role as Prince of Wales, his loyalties could be divided if Wrexham and Burnley ever meet.
Other royals are also known football fans. Prince William, the new Prince of Wales, supports Aston Villa and has attended matches, while his wife Catherine is patron of the Rugby Football Union. Both William and Prince Harry played football at Eton and participated in a famous Christmas Eve match for a local pub team in 2015.
