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Sir Ian McKellen accused of 'snide attack' on Queen and told to 'hand back knighthood'

A top Royal biographer has accused Sir Ian McKellen of making a 'snide attack' on the late Queen and suggested he should give back his knighthood in response

Concerned commentator and royal author Margaret Holder chimed in, suggesting: "Perhaps if Sir Ian feels so slighted by the Queen he could consider returning his knighthood, although he may regret that in the future." Disapprovingly, Dickie pointed out: "Ian McKellen was being somewhat churlish and over the top suggesting the late Queen was rude when she asked if people 'were still going to the theatre'." The unfortunate incident occurred three months ago when Sir Ian, playing John Falstaff, lost his balance during a fight scene and fell into the audience.

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