Royal Beer Tastes: Does King Charles Enjoy A Cold One?

King Charles III's drinking preferences have been a topic of interest for many, especially after a video of him responding to a fan who asked him out for a beer went viral. While it is known that the King enjoys a daily martini, composed of half gin and half dry vermouth, and served in his own glass, it is unclear if he drinks beer. The viral video, captured by Andrew Gould, shows the King's quick wit and willingness to engage with the public, leaving many charmed by his humour.

King Charles' quick wit in response to a fan asking him for a beer

King Charles' quick wit and good humour have been on display once again, as a video of him responding to a fan's unusual request has gone viral. Englishman Daniel Walker, 36, asked the monarch to join him for a beer during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in July.

In the 14-second clip, Walker can be heard shouting, "Charles, do you want to go for a beer?" After a moment of confusion, during which the fan repeated his question, the King quipped, "Where?" to the delight of the surrounding public. "You'll have to recommend somewhere," he added, causing the crowd, including the royal, to burst into laughter.

The unscripted moment showed the King's human side, with Walker commenting that it made him like Charles "even more". He also said that he was surprised the prince would reply to such an unorthodox proposal. "I think he thought he was getting heckled at first... but after I repeated myself, I couldn't believe it as I didn't think he would respond to me," he said.

The fan's royal encounter didn't end there, as Charles' security detail asked him to wait so the King could meet him. "He was about to walk off, but then saw me and put his hand out before asking what I did as a job," Walker recounted. "He commented I was a 'proper Brummie lad' (British slang for someone from Birmingham) and wished me all the best."

The exchange has certainly earned the monarch fans on TikTok, with many praising his retort as proof that the former "pampered prince" is a man of the people. One commenter wrote, "The future king has time for people," while another exclaimed, "Love seeing some humanity in him, very quick and good to see."

While it's unclear whether Charles is a king you could have a beer with, it's safe to say that his quick wit and approachable manner have won over many.

The King's favourite drink is a martini

King Charles III's favourite drink is a martini. The King is partial to a daily martini, composed of half gin and half dry vermouth. He is so particular about his favourite drink that he travels with his own spirits and glass to ensure the cocktail is made just right. He enjoys a martini every night before dinner and even when he visited Transylvania, Romania, years ago, he drank a martini every night before dinner.

Count Tibor Kalnoky, a friend of the King, revealed that Charles brings his own glass with him when travelling abroad. The King's preference for a martini was also confirmed by Gordon Rayner, the royal correspondent for the Telegraph. According to Rayner, the King takes his favourite drink everywhere and even brings his own spirits and glass to ensure the cocktail is made to his liking.

The martini is a well-known cocktail that has gained popularity over the years. It is typically made with gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. There is also a variation that uses vodka instead of gin as the base spirit. While the King enjoys his martini, his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, prefers wine. Her favourite drink is a good glass of red claret, and she is the president of the UK Vineyards Association.

King Charles III's love for martinis has become a well-known fact, and it showcases his particular taste and preference for a classic cocktail. While he may not indulge in a beer, as seen in his witty response to a fan's invitation for a pint, his choice of a martini showcases his sophisticated taste. The King's dedication to ensuring his cocktail is made just right, even when travelling, highlights his attention to detail and commitment to enjoying his favourite drink.

The King's preference for martinis has also brought attention to his choice of spirits and glassware. By bringing his own glass and spirits when travelling, he ensures that his martini is consistently prepared to his liking. This dedication to his favourite drink has become a notable aspect of King Charles III's personality and has even been featured in documentaries and news articles.

He also enjoys whisky and gin

King Charles III is a fan of whisky, preferring single malt over blends. He is particularly fond of peaty Islay single malts, such as Laphroaig, which he called "the finest whisky in the world", and Bruichladdich. He also enjoys a Scotch when he is out hunting with friends.

The King also has a penchant for gin. He is known to enjoy a gin and tonic, and a gin martini, made with equal parts gin and dry vermouth, before dinner. He is said to be quite fussy about how his drinks are served and always brings his own glass when travelling.

King Charles' preference for gin was recently highlighted when a bespoke gin was created in his honour. To mark the upcoming coronation, Wessex Spirits debuted a limited-edition gin flavoured like the King's favourite breakfast drink, Darjeeling tea with honey.

He brings his own glass when travelling

King Charles III is known to enjoy a drink from time to time, and he has a preference for martinis. In fact, he likes his martini so much that he brings his own glass when travelling to ensure it is served just right.

The King's friend, Count Tibor Kalnoky, revealed that Charles enjoys a martini every night before dinner, but it has to be served in a specific glass. When Charles visited him in Transylvania, Romania, he loved the country so much that he bought a small countryside house there. Count Tibor shared that Charles drank a martini every night while in Transylvania, and this has seemingly become a tradition for the King.

Gordon Rayner, the royal correspondent for the Telegraph, confirmed that the King travels with his own spirits and glass to ensure his cocktail is made to his liking. This preference for a particular glass may be due to Charles' fussiness when it comes to food and alcohol. A source close to the King commented that he takes alcohol on royal tours to always have something he likes to drink, which is quite strange behaviour but makes sense for Charles.

While the King is particular about his martini, he is also a fan of whisky and gin. His favourite whisky is reportedly a Laphroaig 15-year-old Scotch, and he also counts gin and tonic among his preferred drinks.

Camilla, Queen Consort, prefers wine

King Charles III is known to enjoy a martini before dinner, and he also likes gin and tonic. When he travels, he brings his own glass to enjoy his favourite cocktail.

Camilla, Queen Consort, on the other hand, is a wine lover. She is even the president of the UK Vineyards Association. At the association's 50th-anniversary reception, she said:

> People always ask me how I became involved in it all, well, first of all, I love wine, but secondly, my father was in the wine business, so I was brought up as a child drinking wine and water rather like the French.

Her father, Major Bruce Shand, was a British Army officer-turned-businessman who had various business interests, including a firm of wine merchants in Mayfair, London.

Queen Camilla has also been involved in wine-related events abroad. During a state banquet at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, she and King Charles were served wines from four of Germany's 13 wine-growing regions.

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