Denzel Washington fumbles encounter with King Charles III at ‘Gladiator II’ premiere: ‘I didn’t know!’
NY Post
Denzel Washington had a royal fumble when meeting King Charles III at the “Gladiator II” premiere in London on Wednesday.
The “Equalizer 3” star, 69, attended the premiere along with his co-stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, “Gladiator II” director Sir Ridley Scott and King Charles.
As is tradition for royal premieres, the film’s stars lined up on the red carpet to greet the sovereign before heading into the theater.
When Washington was presented to King Charles, 75, after speaking with Scott, 86, and Mescal, 28, the “Training Day” actor appeared nervous, and let Charles know he was unsure how to greet him.
The King appeared to initiate a handshake with the star, much to Washington’s relief.
“I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab your hand or not,” Washington told the King with a grin as they shook hands.
