Awkward moment King Charles asks Son Heung-min if Tottenham are ‘in good order’ in front of Daniel Levy
THIS is the awkward moment King Charles asks Son Heung-Min if Spurs are “in good order” in front of Daniel Levy.
The unlikely meeting occurred as the King visited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday.
His Majesty arrived at the north London arena to great fanfare.
And he was met by Spurs chief Levy before getting a tour of the stadium.
On his travels, King Charles bumped into Tottenham captain Son.
The South Korean star and teammates are enduring a woeful season under manager Ange Postecoglou.
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Spurs lie 14th in the table after winning just eight of their 24 league matches.
And last week saw them dumped out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup within the space of several days.
Tottenham are now preparing to face Manchester United at home on Sunday.
And speaking to Son, King Charles asked whether Tottenham felt confident about their chances.
But the encounter was made all the more awkward by the fact that Son was being watched by Spurs supremo Levy in the background.
King Charles initiated the conversation by asking: “So who are you playing this weekend then?”
Son answered: “We are going to play against Manchester United on Sunday.”
The King then asked: “Have you got a good chance?”
Son replied: “I hope so!”
His Majesty continued: “Is the team in good order at the moment?”
Son pondered the question before answering: “We are in a difficult moment but we are working hard.”
The King quickly asked: “Are you?”
Son replied simply: “Yes.”
Fans responded to the awkward moment on social media.
One said: “Levy at the back.”
Another declared: “I hope this guy lifts a trophy before he leaves.”
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One noted: “At least he’s honest.”
Another added: “King Charles is too funny.”