Devendra Kumar
Reality TV host Maya Jama tried to recruit a new fan when she asked Britain’s King Charles if he watches Love Island during a Buckingham Palace garden party celebrating the creative industries. Charles laughed and made jokes with guests as he joined Queen Camilla, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duchess of Gloucester in the palace garden on Wednesday.
Jama, 29, introduced herself as a TV host and asked Charles if he had watched Love Island, a reality dating show. Charles quipped in response, “There’s one born every minute.” When asked about her future plans, she told him, “I’m just about to go to Spain to film some young people snog someone.” Snog, a British slang term, means to kiss or make out with someone.
Other celebrity attendees included documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, Hollywood director Sir Ridley Scott, and artist Tracey Emin. Theroux, 53, was “very flattered” to have been invited and felt it was “must have been a mistake.” He joked about the illustrious company, saying, “It’s a beautiful day in a spectacular garden. I couldn’t tell if (Charles) was a fan, but I would love to say he is.” Scott, who has directed Hollywood blockbusters including Gladiator and Alien, was “incredibly honoured” to have been invited. When asked if Charles was a fan of his films, he said, “No idea. But they’ve got to watch something at night don’t they?”