Harry Potter actress and national treasure Miriam Margolyes sent a clear message to King Charles while attending the Women of the World event for International Women's Day on Tuesday.
Hosted by Queen Camilla at St James's Palace, the 84-year-old actress – best known for her roles in Harry Potter, Romeo + Juliet, Call the Midwife and A Friend of Dorothy – was among the impressive names who gathered to mark the event, including Dame Helen Mirren, Hannah Waddingham, Dame Harriet Walter and Penny Lancaster.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesMiriam Margolyes' message for King Charles
After waiting her turn to be greeted in the lineup, Miriam leaned in to kiss the Queen on both cheeks before delivering her message (see the video above).
"Hello darling, how are you?" Miriam asked. "Will you tell His Majesty that we love him and we want him to get better and to take no notice of anyone who criticises him, because he's just wonderful."
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesLaughing and tapping the actress on the shoulder, Camilla replied: "I will bear that in mind," before moving on to chat with English barrister Cherie Blair, who is married to former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Miriam has long expressed her admiration for the King and even reflected on her interactions with the monarch, formerly the Prince of Wales, in her 2025 memoir, The Little Book of Miriam.
"I like and respect him, although I am politically a socialist," she said. "He cares about the planet, the country, all the people of the United Kingdom. He is human and honest, fundamentally serious but with a glorious sense of humour. I am not his friend – to claim that would be an impertinence.
She continued that she believes in his "decency and kindness" and rushes to defend him whenever she can. "We are lucky to have such a King," she continued. "I wish him health and strength and a long and happy life with his beloved queen, who is totally delicious."
© Getty ImagesWhat happened at the Women of the World event?
After greeting the guests, Camilla delivered a powerful speech for International Women's Day, in which she detailed the heartbreaking stories of French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot and Amy Hunt, whose mother and sisters were murdered by Louise Hunt's former partner in 2024.
The Queen wore a navy dress adorned with two badges, one of which read the words 'Shame Must Change Sides'.
© Getty ImagesShe referenced the badge in her speech, which began: "As you can see, I am wearing another badge next to my WOW one. You might not be close enough to read the message, but it says, simply, 'Shame Must Change Sides'.
"It was given to me last month by Gisèle Pelicot, whom I was honoured and delighted to meet for tea, to hear her story in person, told with grace, strength and, above all, determination that the world's view of violence against women and girls must shift dramatically."
The Queen went on to offer her "solidarity, sorrow and sympathy" to domestic and sexual abuse survivors and assured them: "You are not alone."
