Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Luke Evans Recounts Meeting King Charles and Dracula Connection
Actor Luke Evans shared a story from his memoir about meeting King Charles.
In their conversation at a charity event, Evans mentioned his role as Dracula.
King Charles was very interested and revealed that he is related to the real Vlad the Impaler, the person who inspired the Dracula stories.
The King even talked about his family history and properties he owns in Romania.
Evans was impressed by how engaged the King was in their conversation.
Luke Evans met King Charles at a Prince's Trust gala in 2014.
Evans mentioned his role as Vlad the Impaler in 'Dracula Untold' to the King.
King Charles revealed he is distantly related to Vlad the Impaler.
The King discussed his lineage and ownership of properties in Romania.
Evans noted the King's ability to genuinely engage in conversation.
- Who
- Luke Evans and King Charles.
- What
- Luke Evans shared details of his meeting with King Charles and their conversation about Vlad the Impaler.
- When
- The meeting occurred in 2014 at a Prince's Trust gala.
- Where
- The Savoy Hotel in London and Romania.
- Why
- To share a unique story about the King's family connection to Vlad the Impaler and King Charles's interests.
- Actor
- Luke Evans
- King's Title
- King Charles
- Event
- Prince's Trust gala dinner
- Year of meeting
- 2014
- Evans' Project
- Dracula Untold
- King's Ancestry
- Descendant of Vlad the Impaler