King Charles and Queen Camilla Speak Out Following Maggie Smith’s Death: ‘A Na…see more

King Charles and Queen Camilla Speak Out Following Maggie Smith’s Death: ‘A National Treasure’
The King praised Smith’s “warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage”

King Charles and Queen Camilla are remembering Dame Maggie Smith.

On Sept. 27, the King released a statement following the distinguished British actress’ death at age 89.

“My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances, and her warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage,” the King said in a statement.

The beloved actress was named a Commander of the British Empire in 1969, a Dame Commander in 1990 and was recognized as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2014, The New York Times reported.