Sir Ian McKellen described his encounters with Queen Elizabeth II as 'quite mad' and 'rude,' expressing disappointment in her comments during their meetings.
Questioning the actor's acceptance of his knighthood, Dickie Arbiter stated, 'If he feels so slighted by the Queen, he could consider returning his knighthood.'
The royal smile Sir Ian received following a quip about her tenure and her subsequent question 'Does anyone still actually go to the theatre?' struck him as inappropriate.
Royal biographer Margaret Holder suggested that if Sir Ian continues to feel slighted, returning his knighthood might be worth considering, albeit with future regrets in mind.
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