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Denzel Washington Says He ‘Didn’t Know’ the Right Way to Greet King Charles at the Gladiator II Premiere

Denzel Washington had a memorable encounter with King Charles at the Royal Film Performance of 'Gladiator II' at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London on Wednesday, Nov. 13,

King Charles the Royal Film Performance of 'Gladiator II' at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London.EDDIE MULHOLLAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Video footage from the event shows the actor shaking King Charles' hand as he tells him, "I didn't know if I was supposed to grab you or not, but it's my pleasure." The confusion didn't cause any issues, as Washington, who plays gladiator trader and arms dealer Macrinus, could later be seen smiling as he described his character to the King.

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