01of 50DAVID BECKHAMPA Images/Sipa USAQueen Elizabethcouldn’t help but grin while shaking hands with the soccer star in 2018, just one of the many times the two Brits crossed paths.
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DAVID BECKHAM
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Queen Elizabethcouldn’t help but grin while shaking hands with the soccer star in 2018, just one of the many times the two Brits crossed paths.
02of 50ANGELINA JOLIEAnthony Devlin/WPA Pool/GettyThe actress and directorreceived an honorary damehood(DCMG) for services to UK foreign policy and the campaign to end war zone sexual violence in 2014 at Buckingham Palace.
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ANGELINA JOLIE
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The actress and directorreceived an honorary damehood(DCMG) for services to UK foreign policy and the campaign to end war zone sexual violence in 2014 at Buckingham Palace.
03of 50ELTON JOHNDave Thompson - WPA Pool/GettyThe singer has long had ties to the royal family — he had a complicated relationship with Princess Diana and performed “Candle in the Wind” at her funeral before attending both of her sons' weddings. He greeted the Queen several times, including at a concert celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
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The singer has long had ties to the royal family — he had a complicated relationship with Princess Diana and performed “Candle in the Wind” at her funeral before attending both of her sons' weddings. He greeted the Queen several times, including at a concert celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
04of 50MARILYN MONROEKeystone/GettyGlamour girls!Queen Elizabethmet Marilyn Monroe at a 1956 Royal Film Performance ofThe Battle of the River Platein London.
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Glamour girls!Queen Elizabethmet Marilyn Monroe at a 1956 Royal Film Performance ofThe Battle of the River Platein London.
05of 50SPICE GIRLSTimes Newspapers/REX/ShutterstockOf course Britian’s biggest girl group ever got a chance to meet the Queen. The monarch greeted the singers who promise to “Spice Up Your Life” at a 1997 Royal Variety Performance in London.
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Of course Britian’s biggest girl group ever got a chance to meet the Queen. The monarch greeted the singers who promise to “Spice Up Your Life” at a 1997 Royal Variety Performance in London.
06of 50HELENA BONHAM CARTERREX/ShutterstockThe actress — who played the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, inThe Crownstarting in season 3 — showed off her curtsy at a 2014 Reception for the Dramatic Arts at Buckingham Palace.
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The actress — who played the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, inThe Crownstarting in season 3 — showed off her curtsy at a 2014 Reception for the Dramatic Arts at Buckingham Palace.
07of 50MERYL STREEPGraham Turner/GettyHollywood royalty came face-to-face with real-life royalty after a Royal Film Performance ofKramer vs Kramerin 1980.
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Hollywood royalty came face-to-face with real-life royalty after a Royal Film Performance ofKramer vs Kramerin 1980.
08of 50ANNA WINTOURYui Mok/PA Wire/APQueen Elizabethmade asurprise appearance during 2018 London Fashion Week, sitting front and center next to royalty of the fashion world.Vogue’s Wintour kept to her signature look, leaving her sunglasses in place while smiling with the monarch.
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Queen Elizabethmade asurprise appearance during 2018 London Fashion Week, sitting front and center next to royalty of the fashion world.Vogue’s Wintour kept to her signature look, leaving her sunglasses in place while smiling with the monarch.
09of 50ALAN RICKMANREX/ShutterstockThe late actor looked honored — andQueen Elizabethappeared to return the sentiment — as he shook hands with the Queen during a reception for the Dramatic Arts at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
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The late actor looked honored — andQueen Elizabethappeared to return the sentiment — as he shook hands with the Queen during a reception for the Dramatic Arts at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
10of 50BARBRA STREISANDHulton Archive/GettyQueen Elizabethrubbed elbows with the famous singer and actress at the film premiere ofFunny Lady, the 1975 follow-up to the filmFunny Girl.
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Queen Elizabethrubbed elbows with the famous singer and actress at the film premiere ofFunny Lady, the 1975 follow-up to the filmFunny Girl.
11of 50JENNIFER LOPEZKen McKay/REX/ShutterstockWho’s been “Waiting for Tonight” more, the Queen or J.Lo? The duo exchanged greetings at a 2001 Royal Variety Performance in London.
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Who’s been “Waiting for Tonight” more, the Queen or J.Lo? The duo exchanged greetings at a 2001 Royal Variety Performance in London.
12of 50MILEY CYRUSREX/ShutterstockThe Queen meets with all kinds of pop stars at Royal Variety Performances! In 2009, she shook hands with none other than the “Party in the USA” singer.
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The Queen meets with all kinds of pop stars at Royal Variety Performances! In 2009, she shook hands with none other than the “Party in the USA” singer.
13of 50BENEDICT CUMBERBATCHPA Images/SipaThe actor received the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) at an Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace from none other thanQueen Elizabethherself.
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BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
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The actor received the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) at an Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace from none other thanQueen Elizabethherself.
14of 50LADY GAGALeon Neal/ WPA Pool /GettyThe singer didn’t tone down her look for meeting the Queen after performing for her in 2009: She opted for red latex and extreme eye makeup.
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The singer didn’t tone down her look for meeting the Queen after performing for her in 2009: She opted for red latex and extreme eye makeup.
15of 50MADONNAREX/ShutterstockMadonna bowed perfectly when meeting the Queen at the 2002 premiere of the James Bond filmDie Another Day, for which the singer performed the theme song.
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Madonna bowed perfectly when meeting the Queen at the 2002 premiere of the James Bond filmDie Another Day, for which the singer performed the theme song.
16of 50CYBILL SHEPHERDHulton Archive/GettyJust two moms! The actress was seven months pregnant when she metQueen Elizabethin 1979 at the Royal Film Premiere ofThe Lady Vanishes,in which Shepherd starred.
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Just two moms! The actress was seven months pregnant when she metQueen Elizabethin 1979 at the Royal Film Premiere ofThe Lady Vanishes,in which Shepherd starred.
17of 50CAREY MULLIGANREX/ShutterstockCurtsy for the Queen! Mulligan nailed the respectful greeting when shaking hands with the royal at a reception for the British Film Industry in 2013.
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Curtsy for the Queen! Mulligan nailed the respectful greeting when shaking hands with the royal at a reception for the British Film Industry in 2013.
18of 50EDDIE REDMAYNEDominic Lipinski/PA Images via GettyTheTheory of Everythingstar looked beyond pleased to be shaking hands with royalty as he received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) fromQueen ElizabethII during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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EDDIE REDMAYNE
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TheTheory of Everythingstar looked beyond pleased to be shaking hands with royalty as he received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) fromQueen ElizabethII during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
19of 50ELIZABETH TAYLORReginald Davis/REX/ShutterstockThe tale of two Elizabeths! Taylor and her future husband Jack Warner greetedQueen Elizabethand President Gerald Ford at the British Embassy reception in Washington during the State Visit ofQueen Elizabethto America.
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR
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The tale of two Elizabeths! Taylor and her future husband Jack Warner greetedQueen Elizabethand President Gerald Ford at the British Embassy reception in Washington during the State Visit ofQueen Elizabethto America.
20of 50ELLIE GOULDINGDominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyGoulding, who is pals with the monarch’s granddaughtersPrincess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, showed off her curtsy at a Performing Arts Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
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ELLIE GOULDING
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Goulding, who is pals with the monarch’s granddaughtersPrincess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, showed off her curtsy at a Performing Arts Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
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22of 50GAME OF THRONES CASTREX/ShutterstockWe all know who really belongs on the Iron Throne: the Queen herself! The monarch met with the cast of the HBO series, including real-life couple Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, during a 2014 trip to Northern Ireland, which served as a filming location.
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We all know who really belongs on the Iron Throne: the Queen herself! The monarch met with the cast of the HBO series, including real-life couple Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, during a 2014 trip to Northern Ireland, which served as a filming location.
23of 50GENE KELLYHarry Myers/REX/ShutterstockHow cool is this?Queen Elizabethgreeted Kelly at a Royal Film Performance Premiere in London back in 1957, a moment captured in black and white.
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GENE KELLY
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How cool is this?Queen Elizabethgreeted Kelly at a Royal Film Performance Premiere in London back in 1957, a moment captured in black and white.
24of 50PIERCE BROSNAN & HALLE BERRYAnwar Hussein/WireImageQueen Elizabethsealed her status as a “Bond Girl” thanks to ahilarious cliprecorded for the 2012 Olympics. Before that, the monarch greeted the stars of 2002’sDie Another Day, Brosnan and Berry.
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Queen Elizabethsealed her status as a “Bond Girl” thanks to ahilarious cliprecorded for the 2012 Olympics. Before that, the monarch greeted the stars of 2002’sDie Another Day, Brosnan and Berry.
25of 50HARRISON FORDThere’s nothing like taking in a film with Han Solo! The Queen welcomed the actor at a 1978 screening ofClose Encounters of the Third Kind.
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There’s nothing like taking in a film with Han Solo! The Queen welcomed the actor at a 1978 screening ofClose Encounters of the Third Kind.
26of 50HELEN MIRRENREX/ShutterstockMirren has portrayed the Queen — twice! — but the women met face-to-face in 2011 at a reception to celebrate young people in the performing arts. (Do you see the resemblance!?)
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HELEN MIRREN
Mirren has portrayed the Queen — twice! — but the women met face-to-face in 2011 at a reception to celebrate young people in the performing arts. (Do you see the resemblance!?)
27of 50HUGH JACKMANREX/ShutterstockQueen Elizabethshared a handshake with the actor ahead of a royal reception for members of the Australian community living in the U.K. in 2011.
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Queen Elizabethshared a handshake with the actor ahead of a royal reception for members of the Australian community living in the U.K. in 2011.
28of 50JAYNE MANSFIELDGettyThe monarch chatted with the actress in the reception line during the Royal Command Film performance at London’s Odeon Theatre.
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The monarch chatted with the actress in the reception line during the Royal Command Film performance at London’s Odeon Theatre.
29of 50J.K. ROWLINGTim Graham Picture Library/GettyQueen Elizabethinvited theHarry Potterauthor to the Children’s Party at the Palace in 2006, a children’s literacy garden party to celebrate her 80th birthday at Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Elizabethinvited theHarry Potterauthor to the Children’s Party at the Palace in 2006, a children’s literacy garden party to celebrate her 80th birthday at Buckingham Palace.
30of 50JOAN COLLINSDavid Crump - WPA Pool/GettyWhat a chat!Queen Elizabethand Collins talked during a 2014 Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace.
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JOAN COLLINS
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What a chat!Queen Elizabethand Collins talked during a 2014 Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace.
31of 50KATE WINSLETDominic Lipinski/PA Images via GettyTheTitanicstar excitedly met the Queen as she was awarded a CBE for services to drama.
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TheTitanicstar excitedly met the Queen as she was awarded a CBE for services to drama.
32of 50MAGGIE SMITH AND JUDI DENCHREX/ShutterstockImagine being a fly on the wall in this room! The Queen greeted Smith and Dench at the 2004 royal premiere ofLadies in Lavender.
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Imagine being a fly on the wall in this room! The Queen greeted Smith and Dench at the 2004 royal premiere ofLadies in Lavender.
33of 50KIRK DOUGLASHulton Archive/GettyThe actor took a bow as he greeted the Queen in 1952 at the Royal Command premiere of the filmBecause You’re Minein London.
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The actor took a bow as he greeted the Queen in 1952 at the Royal Command premiere of the filmBecause You’re Minein London.
34of 50PAUL MCCARTNEYTim Graham Picture Library/GettyThe Beatles star gave a cheeky thumbs up while standing beside the monarch at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1996.
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The Beatles star gave a cheeky thumbs up while standing beside the monarch at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1996.
35of 50NATASHA RICHARDSON & DENNIS QUAIDKen Goff/The LIFE Images Collection/GettyEven the Queen lovesThe Parent Trap! She andPrince Philipmet the movie’s stars (minus Lindsay Lohan!) at the 1998 premiere.
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Even the Queen lovesThe Parent Trap! She andPrince Philipmet the movie’s stars (minus Lindsay Lohan!) at the 1998 premiere.
36of 50RAQUEL WELCHGeorge Freston/Fox Photos/GettyStanding next to Woody Allen, the actress shook hands withQueen Elizabethat a Royal Film performance back in 1966.
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RAQUEL WELCH
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Standing next to Woody Allen, the actress shook hands withQueen Elizabethat a Royal Film performance back in 1966.
37of 50RON HOWARD, RENÉE ZELLWEGER & JIM CARREYHarry Myers/REX/ShutterstockThe director and actors helped the Queen get in the holiday spirit with a 2000 screening ofThe Grinch.
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RON HOWARD, RENÉE ZELLWEGER & JIM CARREY
The director and actors helped the Queen get in the holiday spirit with a 2000 screening ofThe Grinch.
38of 50THANDIWE NEWTONAnwar Hussein Collection/ROTA/WireImageDid theWestworldstar rockMeghan Markle’s signature hairstyle while meetingQueen Elizabethat a Buckingham Palace reception for the country’s top achievers in 2006? Sure looks like it!
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THANDIWE NEWTON
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Did theWestworldstar rockMeghan Markle’s signature hairstyle while meetingQueen Elizabethat a Buckingham Palace reception for the country’s top achievers in 2006? Sure looks like it!
39of 50SALLY FIELDTim Graham/GettyField and the Queen shared a chat at a 1982 benefit screening of director Sydney Pollack’s filmAbsence of Malice.
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SALLY FIELD
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Field and the Queen shared a chat at a 1982 benefit screening of director Sydney Pollack’s filmAbsence of Malice.
40of 50SHARON OSBOURNEREX/ShutterstockThe wife of Ozzy Osbourne enthusiastically greeted the Queen at a 2007 Women in Business Reception at Buckingham Palace.
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The wife of Ozzy Osbourne enthusiastically greeted the Queen at a 2007 Women in Business Reception at Buckingham Palace.
41of 50UMA THURMANYui Mok - WPA Pool/GettyThe Queen looks impressed! Thurman mastered the curtsy while greeting the monarch at a 2014 Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace.
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UMA THURMAN
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The Queen looks impressed! Thurman mastered the curtsy while greeting the monarch at a 2014 Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace.
42of 50will.i.amREX/ShutterstockThe Black Eyed Peas rapper was one of the lucky ones who met the Queen following the 2012 Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.
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The Black Eyed Peas rapper was one of the lucky ones who met the Queen following the 2012 Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.
43of 50YOKO ONOTim Hales - WPA Pool/GettyQueen Elizabethmet John Lennon’s wife during a visit to the Museum of Liverpool in 2011 — and both sported amazing hats!
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Queen Elizabethmet John Lennon’s wife during a visit to the Museum of Liverpool in 2011 — and both sported amazing hats!
44of 50NIALL HORANSteve Parsons/AFP/GettyThink the Queen is a One Direction fan? She seemed excited to meet with one of the boy band members at a reception for the Irish community at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
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NIALL HORAN
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Think the Queen is a One Direction fan? She seemed excited to meet with one of the boy band members at a reception for the Irish community at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
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ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
Queen Elizabethand Enrique Iglesias exchanged a smile at the 79th Royal Variety Performance at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre in 2007.
46of 50KATIE COURICLewis Whyld/WPA Pool/GettyThe journalist scored an invited to a 2012 Buckingham Palace garden party recognizing public services, where she exchanged a handshake (and a big smile!) with the Queen.
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KATIE COURIC
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The journalist scored an invited to a 2012 Buckingham Palace garden party recognizing public services, where she exchanged a handshake (and a big smile!) with the Queen.
47of 50JESSIE JDave Thompson - WPA Pool/GettyQueen Elizabethmet the English singer backstage after the Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012.
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Queen Elizabethmet the English singer backstage after the Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012.
48of 50TOM HIDDLESTON & MICHAEL SHEENRichard Young/REXThe actors chatted animatedly with Her Majesty at a Celebration of the Arts at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in May 2012.
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The actors chatted animatedly with Her Majesty at a Celebration of the Arts at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in May 2012.
49of 50SIMON COWELLKen McKay/REXWho’s the Idol now? Cowell smiled wide for the Queen at the 79th Royal Variety Performance at The Empire Theatre in Liverpool in 2007.
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Who’s the Idol now? Cowell smiled wide for the Queen at the 79th Royal Variety Performance at The Empire Theatre in Liverpool in 2007.
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The rocker was another music icon to meet the Queen, greeting her at the 79th Royal Variety Performance at The Empire Theatre in Liverpool in 2007.
source: people.com
