Celebrities meeting royals: From Beyoncé and Jay Z to Angelina Jolie

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Once divine rulers of the land, members of the royal family were the original celebrities. Even now, some of Hollywood’s biggest names - from <a href="/tags/0/madonna/">Madonna</a> to <a href="/tags/0/taylor-swift/">Taylor Swift</a> - still get star-stuck when they encounter royalty. A meeting with <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii/">the Queen</a> is considered to be an especially esteemed honour – one that requires A-listers to follow formal royal etiquette. <strong>Click through to see your favourite stars mingling with members of the Royal Family...</strong>
We love when real-life royalty meets on-screen royalty! Olivia Colman and Duchess Kate looked equally happy to be meeting each other at the 2019 BAFTAs. Olivia, 45, took home the award for Best Actress for her role as Queen Anne in <em>The Favourite</em>. She also plays Queen Elizabeth II in the critically acclaimed TV show, <em>The Crown</em>... So she knows a thing or two about the British royals! <p>Speaking to <em>People</em> after the exciting encounter, the British star revealed the couple were "absolutely lovely" and "absolutely wonderful" – and they enjoyed watching <em>The Favourite</em>! <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Ireland - WPA Pool/Getty Images
While attending the 2019 BAFTAs, Prince William had the chance to chat with on-screen Freddy Mercury, frontman of Queen, Golden Globe winner Rami Malek, who took home the award for Best Actor that evening! <em>Bohemian Rhapsody</em> took home best drama motion picture at this year's Golden Globes, and is in the running as the Oscars. We wonder if William is a big Queen fan? <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Ireland - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Duke of Cambridge also stopped to chat with <em>Black Panther</em> star Letitia Wright! They appeared to be having a rather animated conversation. The 25-year-old actress took home the Rising Star Award that evening. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Ireland - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Charles shared a laugh with Tom Hiddleston while visiting the British Film Institute Southbank on Dec. 6, 2018 to celebrate the royal's 40th year as its patron. The <em>Avengers</em> star revealed that the future monarch said he watched his series <em>The Night Manager</em> and enjoyed it "very much." Prince Charles also shared memories of visiting the set of a Pink Panther film, sharing, “I remember they did 18 takes!” The 70-year-old also met <em>Selma</em> star David Oyelowo. <p>Photo: &copy; CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images
Children & the Arts patron Prince Charles chatted with TV personality Amanda Holden and <em>Patrick Melrose</em> star Benedict Cumberbatch at the Royal Albert Hall on Sept. 5, where they joined industry leaders at a conference to discuss creativity in schools. <p>Photo: &copy; EDDIE MULHOLLAND/AFP/Getty Images
Lin Manuel-Miranda had the opportunity to mingle with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for a very good cause on Aug. 29, when they all attended a gala presentation of London's West End production of <em>Hamilton</em> at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The event raised money for Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in honour of their mothers. It benefits children and families affected by HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana <p>Photo: © Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Harry had a laugh with a group of Irish actors while attending a garden party at the British Embassy on July 11, 2018 during his two-day tour of Ireland. Though wife Meghan was nowhere to be seen, the royal had a ball chatting with <em>Outlander</em> star Catriona Balfe, <em>Vikings</em> actor Moe Dunford and Barry Keoghan, who recently starred in <em>The Killing of the Sacred Deer</em> opposite Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. <p>Photo: &copy; Julian Behal Photography/British Embassy Dublin
Clad in a white dress with zig-zag edges and red platform shoes, actress Susan Sarandon greeted the Queen during the Royal Windsor Polo Cup on June 24, 2018. The Queen, who looked beautiful in a peach ensemble, was all smiles as she shook the <em>Thelma & Louise</em> icon's hand. <p>Photo: &copy; REX/Shutterstock
Sarah Ferguson and Marisa Tomei shared a laugh as they attended the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival on June 16, 2018 at Forte Village Resort. The glitzy event took place in Cagliari, Italy. Photo: &copy; Daniele Venturelli/Getty Image
Music royalty and British royalty collided on June 15, 2018 at Buckingham Palace when Kylie Minogue enjoyed an animated conversation with Prince William. The duo attended the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust reception, she in a glitzy silver gown and he in a dapper tuxedo. It's no surprise that Kylie was eager to support the specialist cancer treatment hospital, having been diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago. <p>Photo: &copy; Yui Mok - WPA Pool/getty Images
A few months before they made their well-heeled appearance at Prince Harry and Meghan's royal wedding, actor Idris Elba and partner Sabrina Dhowre shook hands with Prince Charles. The trio was at Buckingham Palace in December 2018 for the One Million Young Lives dinner. Before the event, the star of <em>The Mountain Between Us</em> told <em>Sky News</em> that "it's great" to see Meghan Markle joining the royal fold because "of course our society is one of mixed heritage." He continued that regardless of her colour, "as a strong woman marrying into our royal family, she’s going to be a role model for any woman.” <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Dream welcome committee! Princess Charlene received a very special bouquet from Jessica Simpson's five-year-old daughter Maxwell in October 2018, when the Monegasque royal arrived at the 2017 Princess Grace Awards Gala Kick Off Event at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles. <p>Photo: &copy; Greg Doherty/Getty Images
Nicole Scherzinger looked completely star struck as she met Prince William at the Pride of Britain Awards at Grosvenor House in London on October 30. Her fellow <em>X Factor</em> judge Sharon Osbourne was also on hand to greet the future king. <p>Photo: Andy Stenning/AFP/Getty Images
Rita Ora spent her afternoon on Oct 20 with both Prince Harry and Prince William at Kensington Palace. She helped the royals celebrate the recipients of BBC Radio's Teen Hero Award. <p>Photo: Instagram/@kensingtonroyal
On July 13, 2017, fans of Prince Harry and Harry Styles had double the excitement when the two met at the Dunkirk world premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London. Also on hand for the meet-and-greet were One Direction heartthrob Harry's co-stars in the film, Jack Lowden and Aneurin Barnard. <p> Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Queen Letizia shook hands with Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, who scored an award at the 50th anniversary celebration for <em>AS</em> newspaper. Their Dec. 2017 meeting looked like a highlight for the Wimbledon champion, who was deemed Best Spanish Male Athlete. <p>Photo: &copy; Casa de S.M. el Rey
Charlotte Casiraghi mixed and mingled with Hollywood’s elite, including Hugh Jackman, at the Montblanc & UNICEF Gala Dinner held in New York City. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Have a laugh! Prince Phillip presented Kylie Minogue with the Britain-Australia society award during her visit to Windsor Castle on April 4, 2017. The Spinning Around singer spoke about the honour saying, "I am delighted to accept this award from the Britain-Australia Society. I'm a proud 'Aussie' but Britain has a very strong place in my heart having lived and worked here for many years. The Society does a wonderful job to promote the rich cultural ties between the two countries and I am honoured to be recognized by them in this way." <p>Photo: Getty Images
Getting artsy! Alexa Chung had a friendly meeting with Kate during the 2017 Portrait Gala in London. During the affair at the National Portrait Gallery, Alexa also introduced the Duchess to her father Philip. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Tom Cruise had an animated conversation with Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip on March 8, 2017, during a dinner to mark the 75th anniversary of the Outward Bound Trust at Buckingham Palace. <p>Photo: Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Pleased to meet you! Princess Grace's daughter Charlotte Casiraghi met Pamela Anderson at the Stella McCartney show during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2017. <p>Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cornwall met Lady Gaga at the 2016 Royal Variety Performance, where the royal told the pop star that they have one thing in common: "My grandchildren call me Gaga." Photo: © Getty Images
Pharrell and Princess Caroline, sister of Monaco's Prince Albert, posed at the Chanel Métiers d'Art show at the Ritz in Paris. Photo: © Getty Images
Pharrell made his runway debut for Chanel at the brand's 13th Métiers d'Art show, where the singer was clad in layers of long necklaces, one of the brand's signature coats and a small headpiece. He also rubbed shoulders with Monaco's Alexandra of Hanover. Photo: © Getty Images
Angelina Jolie had the privilege of meeting Queen Elizabeth in October 2014 when she received honorary damehood for her efforts to combat sexual violence in global war zones. Photo: Getty Images
The boys of One Direction were on their best behavior to meet Kate Middleton at The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium in November 2014. Photo: Getty Images
They're not easily impressed, but Jay Z and Beyonce appeared star-struck in the presence of William and Kate when the couple attended a Brooklyn Nets - Cleveland Cavaliers game in December 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Lebron James seemed genuinely stoked for his December 8, 2014 photo-op with William and Kate at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Photo: Getty Images
Patrick Stewart stood eagerly to the side in New York City in December 2014 while waiting his turn (after J.Crew Creative Director Jenna Lyons) to speak with the most famous woman in the room (if not the world!). Photo: Getty Images
Cate Blanchett met Prince Charles at a screening for her movie 'Charlotte Gray' in 2002. Photo: Getty Images
A well heeled group including Alan Rickman and Angela Lansbury basked in the Queen's regal glow during a Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace circa February 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Dame Helen Mirren visibly braced herself to exchange warm pleasantries with Queen Elizabeth, whom she famously channeled in an Oscar-winning role for the 2006 biopic "The Queen." Photo: Getty Images
Cara Delevingne shook hands with Camilla at an event to save elephants in the summer of 2013. Photo: Getty Images
At the same event, Cara was her adorably goofy self while chatting with Prince Charles. Photo: Getty Images
Charles' angels? Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu posed with the Prince at the premiere of Charlie's Angels in London in 2000. Photo: Getty Images
HBC meets HRH: Helena Bonham Carter broke out into a wide grin while greeting the Queen at the Dramatic Arts event in 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Uma Thurman kept her composure while speaking with Kate at the Buckingham Palace's Dramatic Arts soiree in February 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Jennifer Garner had eyes only for Kate at the 2011 BAFTA Brits To Watch event during the newlyweds' Los Angeles trip in July of that year. Photo: Getty Images
Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson looked enamored as well while speaking with Kate in 2011 at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event. Photo: Getty Images
During William and Kate's Los Angeles visit in 2011, Nicole Kidman was able to meet the couple at the BAFTA party. Photo: Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez was the perfect daughter and brought her mother Guadalupe to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the BAFTA Brits to Watch party in 2011. Photo: Getty Images
The British sweetheart met America's sweetheart Reese Witherspoon at a Los Angeles party in July 2011. Photo: Getty Images
Susan Sarandon tried to appear nonchalant while meeting Prince Harry at New York City's Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in June 2010. Photo: Getty Images
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson greeted the Duchess of Cornwall in 2008 as they premiered their film 'The Other Boleyn Girl.' Photo: Getty Images
A longer-haired Benedict Cumberbatch chatted with Prince Edward at the Queen's garden party in June 2013. Photo: Getty Images
Leonardo DiCaprio kept a stoic pose while taking a picture with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice at 'The Aviator' premiere in 2004. Photo: Getty Images
Sting with his wife Trudie Styler and Gwyneth Paltrow were on hand at an event Prince Charles threw in 2006. Photo: Getty Images
Kevin Spacey was awarded an honorary CBE (Commander of the British Empire) medal for services to drama by Prince Charles in 2010. Photo: Getty Images
Even one of the biggest pop stars in the world — Madonna — curtsied for Queen Elizabeth in 2002. Photo: Getty Images
This could have been the world's best hip hop group! Kanye West and Diddy hung with the royal brothers in 2007. Photo: Getty Images
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin looked overly pleased to greet Prince Harry in 2013. Photo: Getty Images
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