the night before 76th birthday, King Charles She revealed she recently burst into tears at a reception at Buckingham Palace – and Queen Camilla apparently guilty.

The King, who celebrated his birthday on November 14, stated on November 13 that he was impressed by the Queen’s recently released documentary and said: Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed DoorsIt debuted on ITV1 on 11 November.

Charles, along with Camilla, 77, told guests at a reception celebrating the Film and TV Charity about the 90-minute film, which highlights the Queen’s work giving voice to victims of domestic violence, a cornerstone of the Queen’s royal work. In the documentary, Camilla said she would fight to end domestic abuse until she “could do no more”.

Speaking to actor Damian Lewis, who said he also watched the documentary, Kral said the following about the film: Telegram“Isn’t it very impressive? “I think BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) is interested.”

The King also spoke at the reception to Kerene Barefield and Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt, the documentary’s director and producer, and said he was “burst into tears” while watching a preview screening in Scotland.

“I’m proud of it,” the King added. “It brought me to tears.”

A more enjoyable moment with Lewis, the actor who plays Henry VIII in the BBC series. Wolf Hall: Mirror and Light – He joked with the King, “At least you can claim that you are not related to him.”

Watching Charles Wolf Hall With Camilla he said: “You are amazing at this. Could you please convey my greetings to your actor friends? They are truly amazing. (Lewis actually It’s wrong to make fun of —Charles is actually related to Henry VIII, but is a distant relative of him.)

Although Camilla joined Charles for the reception did not accompany him to the world premiere later in the evening. Gladiator II While returning to his royal duties after a while chest infection this caused him Miss the commemoration events last week. He told guests at the reception that he felt “absolutely rotten” last week, but “he’s getting better.”

The Film and TV Charity, of which the King is patron, supports the welfare of those working behind the scenes in the industry and is celebrating its centenary. Prince Edward And Duke And Duchess of Gloucester He attended the reception with the King and Queen, with the King inheriting his patronage from his late mother. Queen ElizabethHe held this role from 1952 until his death in 2022.

Elsewhere at the reception, the monarch asked the actor: Joseph Fiennes For recommendations on what to watch. After being told he had to adapt to box sets, Charles replied, “The problem is, there are some good ones and some not-so-good ones.” Telegram.

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Henry GoldingLucien Laviscount, Claudia Winkleman and Fiona Bruce also attended the event. Later, Gladiator II The King continued his star-studded night at the premiere with a chat. Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro PascalConnie Nielsen and Ridley Scottdirector of the movie.