King Charles revealed he was moved to tears while watching Queen Camilla’s documentary on domestic violence during a glittering reception at Buckingham Palace celebrating the Film and TV Charity’s centenary.
The King made the candid admission as he mingled with celebrities and industry professionals at the Palace on Wednesday afternoon.
The emotional revelation came during conversations with the documentary’s makers, Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt and Kerene Barefield, where the monarch disclosed he had been brought to tears whilst watching a preview of the programme in Scotland.
“I really am very proud,” the King told the filmmakers
Actor Damian Lewis, currently starring as Henry VIII in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, shared a lighthearted exchange with the King about his role.
“At least you can claim not to be related to him!” Lewis quipped to the monarch.
“You are fantastic in it,” Charles responded, having watched the series with Queen Camilla.
Lewis also mentioned watching the Queen’s domestic violence documentary, expressing how moved he had been by it.
It’s very moving, isn’t it?” His Majesty acknowledged in response.
The reception saw other notable attendees including Claudia Winkleman, Emily Mortimer and Sir Ridley Scott gathering in the Palace’s Music Room.
Queen Camilla made a brief appearance at the reception as she continues to recover from a chest infection.
The Queen, who had been feeling “absolutely rotten” last week, sipped water and coughed several times during her shortened attendance.
During a warm exchange with Emily Mortimer, they discussed Mortimer’s mother Penelope. “Penny sends her love,” the actress told the Queen.
When Her Majesty enquired about Penelope’s wellbeing, Mortimer laughed: “Oh, she’s still smoking as much as ever.”
“Oh she’s still on the fags!” the Queen responded with amusement.
Speaking with Sir Ridley Scott, Camilla apologised for missing the evening’s premiere: “I am so sorry I’m not coming tonight. I’d be coughing throughout it.
Founded in 1924, the Film and TV Charity supports those working in the UK’s film, television and cinema industries with mental health, legal and financial advice.
King Charles serves as Patron of the charity, succeeding Queen Elizabeth II who held the patronage since 1952.
The centenary celebration featured displays of iconic film costumes, including pieces from Titanic (1997), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), and Dame Maggie Smith’s costume from Evil Under The Sun (1982).
Guests were treated to performances of TV shows, film scores, and musicals by The Countess of Wessex String Orchestra.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also present at the reception.
