September 6th 2024.
Renowned actor Sir Ian McKellen recently shared some strong opinions about the British Royal Family. At 85 years old, Sir Ian has had the opportunity to meet the Queen on multiple occasions and even received various honors from the Royal Family. However, he recalled one particular interaction with the late Queen Elizabeth II that he found to be quite awkward and rude.
During a ceremony in 2007 where he was awarded the Companion of Honour medal, the Queen apparently made a remark to Sir Ian that left a sour taste in his mouth. She said, "You've been doing this a long time." He then revealed that she followed up with a question that he found to be "bloody rude" - "Does anyone actually still go to the theatre?" Sir Ian interpreted this as the Queen not caring about him and signaling for him to leave. He even added, "It meant, 'Does anyone care a f**k about you because I don't. Now off you go!'"
But that's not all that Sir Ian had to say about the Royal Family. He also shared his thoughts on Prince Harry's rumored feud with his family after stepping away from his Royal duties. Sir Ian commented, "Hats off to anyone who manages to stay sane in that world." He then compared Prince Philip and King Charles III, describing them both as "deeply eccentric" and "deeply unhappy."
As for Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, Sir Ian believes that they may not have the right support system to navigate their way through the Royal world. He also made a remark about Harry's romantic life, saying, "Mind you, he had the pick of all the pretty women in the world. I hope he's got the right one." Despite his critiques, Sir Ian clarified that he is "on Harry's side" in all of this.
In addition to his thoughts on the Royal Family, Sir Ian also addressed his recent fall from a West End stage while performing in "Player Kings." He revealed that he has no plans to retire and is determined to return to the stage, even hinting at a possible comeback as his iconic character Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" franchise. Despite suffering from wrist problems and wearing a neck brace after the fall, Sir Ian reassured fans that he is on the mend and ready to get back to work.
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