WREXHAM AFC's oldest fan said it is currently the most exciting time in his 90 years of watching the Reds after meeting King Charles at The Racecourse.
Arthur Massey, aged 98, has been watching Wrexham AFC since he was a child, and he was among the esteemed guests that His Majesty the King met on his visit to The Racecourse on Friday.
Mr Massey, a Second World War veteran of the Burma Campaign, proudly donned the Purple Heart he was awarded for his bravery during the conflict.
When the King met Arthur, who was accompanied by his daughters Jacqui Valentine and Julie Birrel, the first thing he noticed was wearing Burma Star association pin (he was awarded the Burma Star for fighting in Burma in WW2).
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Arthur, who first started watching the Reds over 90 years ago, said this is the most exciting time in all his years following Wrexham after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's take over of the club.
"They care so much about the club," he said.
"You only have to speak to them to know how much love they have for Wrexham - and that's what makes it so special for me."
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Asked about his fondest memories supporting Wrexham, Arthur said: "Watching Dixie McNeil who's here today play was incredibly special - he was a brilliant player.
"But the proudest moment was when my grandson, Lee (Jones), make his debut at The Racecourse in 1991 - I had tears streaming down my face that day."
Rob McElhenney described it as an "absolute honour" to meet up with Arthur, describing him later on Twitter as "Wrexham Royalty".
The King also met Kerry Evans, Wrexham AFC's disability liaison officer.
She said afterwards: "It's very, very special, what an honour. The King and Camilla both said it's absolutely amazing the work we've been doing here.
"I never thought we'd have royalty at the club, now we've had Hollywood royalty and real royalty!"
His Majesty also met members of Wrexham AFC's Powerchair team, with the club the first in Wales to offer Powerchair football, a team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs.
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