Vanessa Williams recently shared her experience of meeting King Charles, describing him as “down to earth” and “lovely.” This memorable encounter took place at last year’s Royal Variety Show in London, a significant event that Williams considers a highlight of her two-year stay in the UK.

The American actress, best known for her role in Desperate Housewives, had the chance to meet the monarch during the prestigious event. Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, which took place at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square on October 19, 2025, Williams recounted her impressions of the king.

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When asked to describe the royal meeting, she fondly recalled, “He was lovely, down to earth, personable, one-on-one.” Her words paint a picture of King Charles as a monarch who exudes warmth and approachability, leaving a lasting impression on those he meets.

Exclusively talking to BANG Showbiz at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards held at The Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square, London, on Sunday night (19.10.25), she said: “I did the Royal Variety Show last year, and after, we got a chance to meet him. “

Asked what he was like, she replied:” Lovely, down to earth, personable, one-on-one.”

Vanessa portrays Miranda Priestly in the West End adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, and with eight shows a week, she confesses she relies on “double tea bags” to get through it.

She said: “You mean like caffeine – for sure! I have double tea bags in my tea all of the time.”

The 62-year-old actress also spilled that she does her own makeup for the show, and is always joined by her pet pooch in her dressing room.

Asked if she has any pre-show rituals, she said: “I always play music, do my own makeup, which we have to, my dog is with me, and he’s by my side. And then chat, gossip, find out what’s going on with everybody in the cast.”

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