Hollywood’s royal rebels: How stars have broken protocol as Jude Law admits he wouldn’t bow to the King
Jude Law admitted he would refuse to bow to King Charles as he doesn’t believe in treating someone differently because they were 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 Holiday actor, 51, said he is ‘intrigued’ by the history of the Royal Family but doesn’t know if he’s a royalist.
He said: ‘I don’t know that I want to bow down to anyone, personally.
Jude Law (pictured as King Henry VIII) admitted he would refuse to bow to King Charles because he doesn’t believe in treating someone differently because they were 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 been a great believer in treating someone a certain way because they are born under a title,’ he told The Telegraph.
New Zealander Crowe – who starred in the 2000 hit Gladiator – informally referred to both Prince Harry and Prince William as ‘mate’ at last year’s coronation.
He joked afterwards that he thought the equerry was going to ‘pass out’ from the shock of it.
He fondly said the newly-crowned King was a ‘good bloke’ after the festivities wrapped up, describing him as ‘deeply intelligent and good company, and gallant’.
He added: ‘I’ll never forget the warmth in our last handshake. Good bloke.
New Zealander Crowe – who starred in the 2000 hit Gladiator – fondly said the newly-crowned King was a ‘good bloke’ last year
The Gladiator star stepped up to become the unlikely defender of the new King calling him a ‘good bloke’ who ‘was kind’ and ‘also funny
Writing a series of Tweets on Twitter, Crowe reflected on when he met 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 is his destiny. Like it is for many, from publishers to plasterers.’
He said: ‘I view the costumes and the ritual and the pageantry with distant interest, if any.
‘I don’t know what it’s all supposed to mean in 2023, nor in any other time for that matter.
‘I don’t really think we need a King, but I’m sure Charles III will do the very best job he can.’
Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon also broke the rules when she approached Queen Elizabeth II at a polo match to introduce herself.
Normally, people only meet the monarch after being vetted by royal officials and are introduced by another person first.
Tom Hiddleston similarly shocked royal fans in 2016 by embracing the Duchess of Cornwall.
Camilla with Tom Hiddleston (left) and Chris Evans at BBC Radio 2’s 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 when she visited the BBC Radio 2 studios in central London where she was due to join DJ Chris Evans to hold judges meeting for his inspirational children’s writing competition, 500 Words.
The presenter greeted the royal warmly with a kiss as she entered the studio and then immediately turned to Hiddleston and said: ‘Your royal Highness, The Night Manager.’
‘Sunday nights just aren’t the same without you,’ the now-Queen said at the time, making a reference to his role in the show.
‘Well I can only apologise unreservedly for that,’ said the charming star.
‘But you might come back again?’ she asked excitedly.
‘Well you never know,’ he replied. ‘We will have to ask John Le Carre [the writer].’
Well it was brilliant,’ Camilla said. ‘Everyone sat gripped.’
Hiddleston replied: ‘Well that’s good to hear. Unfortunately I missed it, I was away making another film in Vietnam.’
‘So you have never seen the whole thing?’ Camilla remarked in surprise.
‘No, no really I haven’t,’ he said. ‘You must get the DVD,’ the duchess joked, before asking what the actor was doing now.
