British acting royalty has met real-life royalty, as Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honor on Maggie Smith during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Smith, who plays the imperious Dowager Countess of ...

See her incredible life in photos Dame Maggie Smith was born on Dec ... earning herself her first Oscar nomination. In 1966, Smith met Queen Elizabeth II after a performance of Othello.

Hugh Bonneville’s Robert, the Earl of Grantham, has appeared to kiss his country estate goodbye in the trailer for Downton ...

You have to get up very, very early in the morning to outwit Maggie Smith.” "Jean Brodie," in ... by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. “As the curtain comes down on a national treasure ...

Maggie Smith planned to retire following her work ... She was also made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to the performing arts that same year. Smith’s sons, Toby Stephens ...

Dame Maggie Smith, the British screen and stage actress ... She received her “Dame” title in 1990 from Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions as an actor. Smith’s career in entertainment ...

Beloved British actor Maggie Smith, who stole hearts in her portrayal ... a form of knighthood, in 1990 by Queen Elizabeth II ...

LONDON - British royalty has met acting aristocracy, as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honor on Maggie Smith during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Smith, who plays the imperious Dowager ...