After stepping down from royal duties with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has another A-lister on her side: Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar in 2007 for portraying Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen.
Stars React to Harry and Meghan Stepping Back
“Meghan Markle was a fantastic addition to the royal family — charming, did everything right, was gracious, was sweet-natured, and seemed to be … Wow! What a lovely addition,” the dame, 74, told Variety on Thursday, February 27.
Mirren called the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s bombshell decision “a loss” for the royals, but she commended the couple for doing what they believe is in their best interest.
“I think their instincts are absolutely right, and I applaud them for it. Hugely actually,” she said. “Of course, it is complicated.”
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