Denzel Washington and King Charles Attend Gladiator II Premiere

Denzel Washington attended the London premiere of 'Gladiator II' on November 13, where he met King Charles III, who was celebrating the eve of his 76th birthday. Washington appeared slightly nervous during their handshake, humorously questioning the proper protocol by saying, 'I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab your hand.' The king inquired about Washington's role as the villainous Macrinus, to which the actor jokingly responded, 'I’m just an awful… I’m a lovely man, you’ll see.' King Charles praised Washington's impressive career, while Queen Camilla missed the event due to recovery from a chest infection. The premiere also served as this year's Royal Film Performance, raising funds for the Film and TV Charity, which supports behind-the-scenes workers in the entertainment industry. Earlier that day, the royal couple hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for the charity's centennial.