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Ian McKellen Claims Queen Elizabeth II Was ‘Quite Rude’ to Him

Ian McKellen said that the late Queen Elizabeth II was ‘rude’ to him when he received a Companion of Honour medal from her in 2008

The Lord of the Rings actor received a Companion of Honour medal from the British monarch for his services to acting at the time. Queen Elizabeth II's royal life in photos, including her wedding, her coronation, the births of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and more! The legendary actor also gave his thoughts on members of the royal family, including King Charles III, and said he is “most definitely on Harry’s side” amid the Duke of Sussex’s strained relationship with his father and brother, Prince William.

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