Before King Charles’s much-anticipated coronation, Russell Crowe discussed why the monarchy is necessary.
The Australian actor, who has worked with several royals, says Charles is a “good guy” but that “we don’t need a King.”
Crowe shared his experiences with Charles and his ex-wife Danielle Spencer at the royal premiere of Master and Commander in 2003 on Twitter.
Our first child was six months into Dani’s pregnancy. We did the mandatory line dance of cast presentations, then, at that point, we sat with him for the film,” Crowe composed.
The soon-to-be king was considerate. Also funny was him. incredibly intelligent, entertaining, and gallant in his respect for Dani’s pregnancy. The sincerity of our final handshake will always stay with me. Good guy.”
However, Crowe emphasized that his respect for the royals was limited.
He went on to say, “I haven’t yet been able to utter the ‘your Highness’ in any of my meetings with royalty.”
It simply does not come from me. I’m not born with it.
“I called both William and Harry ‘mate’ when I met them.
“I thought the equerry (an official of the English regal family) planned to drop.
That does not, however, imply that I intended to be rude or disrespectful. Not at all. They were a pleasure to meet.
“I view the outfits and the custom and the pomp with far-off interest, if any. I don’t have any idea what it’s completely expected to mean in 2023, nor in some other time so far as that is concerned. We don’t need a king, but I’m confident Charles III will do his best.”
“I don’t think any of us can understand what that life of duty and expectation must feel like,” he continued.
He will be running the family business. That will be his fate. As it is for a lot of people, from publishers to plasterers.”
Don’t bother sending abuse, because I’m not a monarchist, nor am I a name dropper, but…
I met the former Prince Charles at a Royal Premier of master & commander in London, 2003.
Dani was 6 months pregnant with our first. We did the obligatory conga line of cast introductions,— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 1, 2023
