Just a day shy of his 76th birthday, King Charles shared a heartfelt moment at a Buckingham Palace gathering.
During this intimate reception, he candidly revealed that he had recently been brought to tears, with none other than Queen Camilla playing a significant role in the emotional experience.
On November 13, the King expressed his feelings about the documentary *Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors,* which premiered on ITV1 two days prior.
This film highlights Camilla's unwavering commitment to advocating for victims of domestic violence—an issue she has passionately championed throughout her royal duties.
While mingling with guests at the event celebrating the Film and TV Charity, Charles discussed the powerful 90-minute film with actor Damian Lewis, who also admitted to being touched by it.
The King remarked, “It's very moving, isn't it?
I think BAFTA might be interested in it,” referencing the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
To the director and producer of the documentary, Kerene Barefield and Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt, Charles shared how deeply affected he was after viewing a preview in Scotland.
He expressed pride in the project, stating, “It reduced me to tears.”
In a lighter exchange, Damian Lewis, who portrays Henry VIII in BBC's *Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light*, joked with Charles about their family ties to the infamous king.
“At least you can claim not to be related to him,” Lewis quipped, to which the King graciously responded, complimenting Lewis's performance and asking him to convey his regards to his fellow actors.
Queen Camilla, though present at the celebration, skipped the later premiere of *Gladiator II* as she continues to recover from a recent chest infection.
She revealed to guests that she had felt “absolutely rotten” last week but is now feeling better.
The Film and TV Charity, which the King has been associated with for many years, focuses on the welfare of those working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.
This year marks its centenary, a milestone celebrated with several royal and industry figures, including Prince Edward and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
During the reception, Charles chatted with actor Joseph Fiennes, seeking recommendations for what to watch next.
After receiving suggestions for box sets, the King humorously noted, “The trouble is, there are some good ones and some not so good ones.”
As the evening progressed, the monarch transitioned to the star-studded premiere of *Gladiator II* held in Leicester Square.
There, he mingled with Hollywood heavyweights like Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Ridley Scott, the film's director, further adding to the night's celebratory atmosphere.
Among the attendees were prominent figures such as Henry Golding, Lucien Laviscount, Claudia Winkleman, and Fiona Bruce, all contributing to the glitzy event that highlighted both cinema and royal engagement.
King Charles's emotional reflection on Queen Camilla's impactful work serves as a reminder of the profound connections between personal experiences and public advocacy, particularly regarding sensitive issues like domestic violence.
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