On playing the Queen alongside Daniel Craig for the Olympics, she said: “(Laughing) It was all supposed to be a big secret but it came out after. I’m what you call a character actress, so I’ve never really been in that position, but it must be awful for them.” “It’s very difficult for women in the business per se but I think if you’re beautiful it must be very difficult. “Women are more aware of the support for each other and that’s been a good thing. I think it’s a very difficult subject that will probably in some form always continue. Perhaps people will think twice before bad behaviour. She said: “It’s a start, isn’t it? It’s a start. The director, singer and star of many musicals also touched on the high-profile #MeToo and #Timesup campaigns against sexual harassment, triggered by the Harvey Weinstein revelations and abuse of power in Hollywood. She added she was “absolutely looking forward to” the royal wedding on Saturday, saying: “I expect a wonderful parade.” McKenzie, who played Agatha Christie’s elderly sleuth from 2008 to 2013, added that the Prince of Wales was “very sweet” as he presented her with the award the day before he walks Meghan Markle down the aisle. I’m sure he would have been proud.” Julia McKenzie described the Prince of Wales as ‘very sweet’ (Yui Mok/PA) “I was very happy and also very sad as my husband died recently and he wasn’t with me. Visibly emotional, the 77-year-old said: “I was so surprised at my stage of life to get anything but I’m very happy I did. TV’s Miss Marple said she was “very happy and also very sad” to pick up the honour for services to drama following the recent death of her husband. Distinguished actress Julia McKenzie, who played the Queen in the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony James Bond clip, has returned to Buckingham Palace to collect a CBE.
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