Hollywood’s royal rebels: How stars have broken protocol as Jude Law admits he wouldn’t bow to the King
Jude Law admitted he refused to bow to King Charles because he does not believe in treating people differently because they are born with a title.
And he’s not the only Hollywood star to rebel: from Russell Crowe calling the princes “mate” at their father’s coronation to Tom Hiddleston hugging the Queen when she was the Duchess of Cornwall.
The 51-year-old Holiday actor says he’s “intrigued” by the history of the royal family, but he’s not sure whether he’s a royalist.
He said, ‘I don’t know if I personally want to bow to anyone.
Jude Law (pictured as King Henry VIII) admitted he refused to bow to King Charles because he doesn’t believe in treating people differently because they are born with a title
Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon also broke the rules when she approached Queen Elizabeth II at a polo match to introduce herself
“But I’ve never really believed in treating someone a certain way because they were born with a certain title,” he said. The Telegraph.
New Zealander Crowe, who starred in the 2000 hit Gladiator, informally called both Prince Harry and Prince William “mate” during last year’s coronation.
He joked afterwards that he thought the stable master would faint from fright.
After the festivities, he affectionately called the newly crowned king a “good fellow,” describing him as “very intelligent, pleasant company, and gallant.”
He added: ‘I will never forget the warmth in our last handshake. Good guy.
New Zealander Crowe, who starred in the 2000 hit Gladiator, fondly said the newly crowned king was a “good guy” last year
The Gladiator star stepped forward as the new king’s unlikely defender, calling him a “good guy” who was “nice” and “funny too”
Crowe wrote a series of tweets on Twitter reflecting on the meeting with the monarch
“I don’t think any of us can really understand what that life of duty and expectation must feel like. He’s taking over the family business. That’s his fate. As it is for many, from publishers to plasterers.”
He said, ‘I watch the costumes, the ritual, and the pomp and circumstance with some interest, if I have any.
‘I don’t know what all this means in 2023, or any other time.
‘I don’t think we really need a king, but I’m sure Charles III will do his utmost.’
Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon also broke the rules when she approached Queen Elizabeth II during a polo match to introduce herself.
Normally, you only meet the monarch after you have been screened by royal officials and introduced to him or her by someone else.
Tom Hiddleston surprised royal fans in a similar way in 2016 by embracing the Duchess of Cornwall.
Camilla with Tom Hiddleston (left) and Chris Evans at BBC Radio 2 headquarters in London
Tom Hiddleston similarly shocked royal fans in 2016 by embracing the Duchess of Cornwall
The actor was pictured with his arm around Camilla as she visited the BBC Radio 2 studios in central London, where she was due to meet with DJ Chris Evans to judge his inspirational children’s writing competition, 500 Words.
The presenter warmly greeted the royal family with a kiss as she entered the studio, then immediately turned to Hiddleston and said: “Your Royal Highness, The Night’s Watch.”
“Sunday nights just aren’t the same without you,” the current queen said at the time, referring to his role on the show.
“Well, for that I can only offer my unconditional apologies,” the charming star said.
“But maybe you’ll come back again?” she asked excitedly.
“Well, you never know,” he replied. “We’ll have to ask John Le Carré. [the writer].
“Well, it was brilliant,” Camilla said. “Everyone was riveted.”
Hiddleston replied, “Well, that’s good to hear. Unfortunately I missed it, I was away doing another film in Vietnam.”
“So you’ve never seen it all?” Camilla said, surprised.
“No, really,” he said. “You should buy the DVD,” the Duchess joked, before asking what the actor was doing now.