Presnel Kimpembe had the honor of shaking hands with Charles III on Thursday. What if the defender had replaced Kylian Mbappé in the role of star footballer destined to meet the King of England?
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday. After a first day concluded with a dinner at Versailles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II passed through Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) yesterday.
The opportunity for the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to meet the president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, as well as Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Presnel Kimpembe. According to The Sun, it was Kylian Mbappé who was expected to cross paths with “His Majesty”. The English tabloid even writes that Lady Diana’s former husband met ” a very random star from PSG » referring to Kimpembe.
KING CHARLES III meets PSG president Nasser & Kimpembe while Mbappe not present pic.twitter.com/0PLmcSuuZj
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Many English football fans have made this observation. “He’s the King of England, eh, not some random football fan”underlines an Internet user. “I will tell my children that Mbappé, a great revolutionary, refused to meet a king”quips another.
Presnel Kimpembe, currently recovering from his serious Achilles tendon injury last February, was treated to a handshake from King Charles III. He also spoke briefly with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. “It was a great honor and privilege to welcome King Charles III and His Majesty to highlight the incredible work of the PSG Foundation”reacted the president of the Rouge et Bleu, who gave him a signed jersey flocked with the first name Charles and the number 3.
