Queen Camilla Giggles as She Greets the 'Least Dressed Man in the Room' (in a Singlet!) at Buckingham Palace

Mar. 15, 2025

Queen Camilla (L) meets with Gladiator Nitro aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (R) at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 26, 2025.Photo:Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty

Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty

Queen Camillais used to hosting British celebrities at Buckingham Palace, but most aren’t dressed in a shiny singlet!

The Queen, 77, hosted the BBC 500 Words competition for budding young authors at the royal residence in London on Feb. 26.

Among the celebrity guests in attendance were two stars from the competition game showGladiators. “Nitro” (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) and “Fire" (Montell Douglas) both greeted the Queen in theirGladiatorscostumes, and they had a hard time keeping their composure while bowing and curtsying in the revealing singlets.

Queen Camilla (L) meets with Gladiator Nitro aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (2nd R) and Gladiator Fire aka Montell Douglas (R) at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 26, 2025.Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty

“I met the late Queen as Harry here in this room,” he said, according toThe Mirror. “I was invited here in 2010-ish to highlight my achievements on behalf of the ethnic minorities.”

However, the athlete noted one major difference between his first visit and his second.

“I was dressed well,” he quipped, per the outlet.

“To be fair, I did come [this time] dressed correctly and once I got here they told me [to put on his shorts and singlet],” he added. “I thought gosh, surely I must be the least dressed man in this room. I’ve added to the history.”

“She wasn’t surprised,” he added. “I guess it’s 2025 and we are welcoming all sorts into the house!”

Queen Camilla (L) meets with Gladiator Nitro aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (R) at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 26, 2025.Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty

The trio shared a laugh, but ultimately, theGladiatorsstars told the Queen how honored they were to support the young authors, who were excited to see some of their television heroes.

“We seem to have such a rapport with these young children, which is amazing,” Aikines-Aryeetey mused.

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The moment added to an already fun day for Queen Camilla. The royal and her husband, King Charles, also paid a visit to an Indian restaurant in London, The Darjeeling Express, where they met with local members of the Muslim community.

They joined the owner, renowned chef Asma Khan in packing dates ahead of Ramadan, which begins on Friday, Feb. 28. The dried fruit is traditionally eaten to break the Ramadan fast at sunset each day. The King and Queen’s dates were being sent to local hospitals for Muslim patients.

King Charles, 76, excelled at the task and evengot the giggleswhen Khan praised his date-packing abilities.

“I didn’t realize the King would be so fast!” she marveled in a video posted to Instagram. “You are packing dates faster than I can seal them!”

Khan added, “I never realized this is a speedy couple,” bringing about another chuckle from those gathered.

source: people.com