During a November 2022 investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, where Emma Raducanu received her MBE for services to tennis, King Charles III showcased his playful side with a six-word quip: “So, have you found a coach?” The remark, recounted by Raducanu in a 2023 *Sunday Times* interview, left her laughing, as it poked fun at her well-publicized coaching carousel, having cycled through five coaches in 18 months after her 2021 US Open triumph, per *Sportskeeda*. “That’s good banter!” Raducanu said, noting the King’s awareness of tabloid gossip about her frequent coaching changes, including her split with Dmitry Tursunov in October 2022, per *Tennis.com*.[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-he-asked-me-so-found-coach-emma-raducanu-recalls-humorous-interaction-king-charles)[](https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/that-s-good-banter-emma-raducanu-recalls-king-charles-coaching-jab)
The lighthearted jab revealed Charles’ engaging humor and keen interest in tennis, a trait evident in his support for British players like Raducanu, whom he honored for becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam at age 18, per *The Telegraph*. Raducanu, then 20, described the moment as “so funny,” appreciating the King’s down-to-earth charm despite the formal setting, where she wore a Dior gown, per *Tennis World USA*. The comment also reflected Charles’ familiarity with her career challenges, as she’d faced scrutiny for her coaching instability and injuries, including wrist and ankle surgeries in 2023 that sidelined her from Wimbledon, per *Tennis Majors*.
Fans on X, like @TennisVibes, celebrated the King’s “savage” wit, while @TheTennisLetter praised Raducanu’s gracious response, noting her resilience amid a tough 2025 season marked by a back injury and a stalking ordeal, per *GB News*. Now, as Raducanu prepares to face Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon 2025’s second round on July 2, Charles’ playful remark underscores his support for her journey, blending royal formality with a touch of humor.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/wimbledon-security-pledge-emma-raducanu)
