Scarlett Johansson arrives for the premiere in Leicester SquareThe Prince of Wales has met Hollywood beauties Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman – the stars of a new film featuring one of his ancestors.
Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall met the actors from The Other Boleyn Girl at a screening at the Odeon cinema in London’s Leicester Square.
Natalie, who stars with Scarlett as sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn battling to win the affections of Henry VIII, said she was very excited to meet the prince.
“It must be so strange to see a film version of your family,” she said.
“I met him briefly for the premiere of Star Wars about eight years ago, but I’m sure it was an inconsequential moment in his life.”
The film is based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, who said Camilla had told her she had read the book and loved it.
“It was a very successful book worldwide and now it’s hopefully going to get a whole new lease of life – it’s a very exciting time,” the author said.
Earlier, the royal couple attended a lunchtime reception for leading figures from the British film industry. Stars, directors and industry executives mingled at the reception at Clarence House.
The lunchtime reception and this evening’s premiere were both held in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, which helps people in the British film, cinema and commercial television industry.
