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Prince Philip refused to watch Helen Mirren's The Queen due to 'inaccurate portrayal' of Elizabeth II
Gyles Brandreth, a close friend and confidant of many senior royals, has spoken out about why Prince Philip refused to watch Helen Mirren's The Queen due to 'inaccurate portrayal'
This Morning star Gyles recalled the tense conversation he once had with Philip about the 2006 film and claims he refused to watch it due to the 'inaccurate portrayal' of his wife. According to the Royal commentator, who also makes regular appearances on daytime TV, Philip avoided the film because he heard it showed Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth II, crying. Dame Helen Mirren played the monarch on stage and screen, winning an Oscar and BAFTA for her depiction in 2006’s biographical drama The Queen.
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