Russell Crowe says 'we don't need a King' ahead of Coronation and reveals he addressed Harry and William as 'mate'
dailyrecord.co.ukActing legend Russell Crowe is the latest celebrity to weigh in on the debate surrounding the need for the monarchy, with King Charles's historical crowning at Westminster Abbey just a matter of days away.The 74-year-old monarch will officially be crowned alongside his wife Queen Camilla as head of state on Saturday, May 6.But amid celebrations gearing across the country for the landmark event, there's been a lot of discussion over the need for the Royal Family in today's modern society, with many struggling to make ends meet.It was previously reported that the Coronation celebrations are estimated to be costing around £50 million to £100 million.
And now, Gladiators actor Russell, 59, has weighed in on the debate and said, although Charles is a “good bloke” he believes “we don’t need a King”.In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter on Monday as reported by News AU, the Gladiator actor recalled meeting Charles with his former wife Danielle Spencer at a royal film premiere in 2003.He said: "Dani was six months pregnant with our first.
We did the obligatory conga line of cast introductions, then we sat with him for the film."The man who would be King was kind.
He was also funny. Deeply intelligent and good company, and gallant in his deference to Dani’s pregnancy. I’ll never forget the warmth in our last hand shake.
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