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Miriam Margulies Reveals Queen Camilla’s Displeasure Over Media Coverage of King Charles
Miriam Margulies recently disclosed details of her time spent with King Charles and Queen Camilla during a stay at Sandringham.
The veteran actress shared insights into a conversation she had with Queen Camilla, who expressed frustration over negative press coverage of King Charles when he was still a prince.
The 82-year-old Harry Potter star visited Sandringham for a dinner engagement with the royal family, recounting the experience in an interview with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett.
Margulies recounted her swimming excursion with Camilla, whom she admires, and their candid discussion about the media's portrayal of Prince Charles.
During an episode of The Dish from Waitrose podcast, Margulies praised Camilla's swimming skills and described her as approachable and sensible.
She recounted expressing her distaste for the tabloid stories about Prince Charles to Camilla, who shared her sentiments and revealed her aversion to keeping such publications in her home.
Reflecting on her time with the royals, Margulies characterized the encounter as akin to a fairy tale.
She commended King Charles for his meticulousness in providing feedback to his chefs, expressing her admiration for his attention to detail.
Following dinner, Margulies sought permission to visit the kitchen staff to offer her compliments, a gesture that was well-received.
Margulies disclosed that King Charles had leased Sandringham from the late Queen Elizabeth II and typically brought his own team and tableware for official functions.
Additionally, she provided an update on her health, revealing that she underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery following a health scare that led to her hospitalization at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London.
In a recent interview, Margulies candidly discussed her recovery from heart surgery, emphasizing the success of the minimally invasive procedure she underwent.
She expressed gratitude for the medical intervention that averted the necessity for more invasive treatment, reflecting on the ordeal that led to her emergency hospitalization earlier in the year.
Throughout the interview, Margulies conveyed her admiration for the royal family, particularly highlighting her fondness for Queen Camilla's warmth and down-to-earth demeanor.
She also praised King Charles for his dedication to his role and his conscientious approach to his responsibilities.
As Margulies reflected on her time at Sandringham, she emphasized the genuine connection she felt with the royal couple and the hospitality extended to her during her visit.