He’s stealing from the rich, giving to the poor and causing royalty a headache in his latest outing as Robin Hood, but Aussie tough guy Russell Crowe actually has a soft spot for the Queen.
The oscar-winning ‘Gladiator’ actor, who is in France for Cannes Film Festival, says he has no desire to see Australia or New Zealand break free from the royal family and become a republic.
“I am an English-speaking man,” says Russ. “You can call me a Kiwi or you can call me an Aussie, but my family history on both sides is British and it goes back a long way.”
He continues, “When you are talking about Queen Elizabeth, I don’t think there is a more gracious world leader. I’ve met both Princes Charles and Andrew, and they were both intelligent and kind men.”
‘Robin Hood’ hits New Zealand cinemas on 13 oay.
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