WC 2026 ⚽ · 16 July 2026

King Charles drowns sorrows with a pint after England's World Cup exit

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King Charles and Queen Camilla toured a brewery the day after England lost their World Cup semi-final match 2-1 to Argentina. Charles said it was "a good day to drown a few sorrows" before sipping an amber ale he helped pour. The Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Dorset is celebrating its 250th anniversary next year.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 July 2026 at 15:27

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