Rob McElhenney, the creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," shared an Instagram photo featuring himself, Glenn Howerton, and Prince Harry.
The snapshot was taken during a soccer match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles at FC Stadium in Los Angeles in September. In the photo, Harry is sporting a black shirt and matching blazer, posing alongside McElhenney and Howerton. In the caption, McElhenney expressed gratitude for the people and places that made 2023 one of the best years of his life, looking forward to 2024 while steering clear of the nuts.
McElhenney's Instagram slideshow also featured Ryan Reynolds, his co-owner in the Wrexham soccer team. King Charles and Queen Camilla, Harry's father and stepmother, also made a cameo in the slideshow. The Monarchs filmed an episode for season 2 of the sports documentary "Welcome to Wrexham" alongside McElhenney and Reynolds.
Prince Harry's surprise appearance on Instagram followed McElhenney's post, showing them hanging out with the royal at a bar. Reynolds mentioned in a trailer for the FX series that they took Prince Harry to "monarchy boot camp," humorously describing it as military training with the pinkies always up.
In a September episode, McElhenney and Reynolds provided the Royals a tour of the Racecourse Ground, considered the oldest soccer facility globally. The show documented their crash course in Royal etiquette, learning how to walk, shake hands, and sit in the presence of royalty. Commenters playfully referenced McElhenney's multiple encounters with the royal family in the past year, with some humorously questioning if he tried to fist bump the queen.
The real story behind the meeting involves King Charles, Queen Camilla, Ryan Reynolds, and Rob McElhenney discussing matters related to the Wrexham soccer team. As co-owners, Reynolds and McElhenney deemed it crucial to make a good impression on the king and queen, hiring an etiquette consultant to guide them through the visit.
The royal visit to Wrexham was seen as a significant economic boost for the community, contributing to the expansion of the stadium and bringing funding to the area. Prince Harry's presence was noted for its positive impact on the community's economic development.
