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King Charles Drowns World Cup Sorrows with Ale
16 Jul
Summary
- King Charles visited a brewery the day after England's World Cup exit.
- He humorously remarked it was a good day to 'drown a few sorrows'.
- The brewery owner noted relief at England's exit due to business impact.
On Thursday, July 17, 2026, King Charles and Queen Camilla made a visit to the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford, Dorset. This royal engagement took place just one day after England's disappointing 2-1 semi-final defeat in the World Cup.
During the visit, King Charles poured a pint of the brewery's popular Fursty Ferret ale. With a smile, he commented that it seemed like a "good day to drown a few sorrows," acknowledging the national disappointment.
The brewery, founded in 1777, produces over nine million pints annually and employs more than 1,500 people across approximately 140 pubs in southern England. The King also spoke with the finance director, Paul Barnett, who shared that the business primarily comprises food-led pubs without screens, and he was "quite relieved" by England's exit as it was beneficial for their sales.
England's World Cup journey is not yet over, as they are scheduled to play France in the third-place play-off on Saturday, July 19, 2026, in Miami. Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed that neither side desires to play this match, having aimed for the final, but they would compete with professionalism.
