Queen Elizabeth Heartbreak: Prince Charles' Mom Disappointed Sir David Jason When She Knighted Him? Monarch's Reaction To Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's 'Part-Time Royal' Idea Revealed

Queen Elizabeth became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee on February 6, marking her 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. To celebrate such a milestone, a series of events and initiatives were prepared to be held during a four U.K. bank holiday weekend, from June 2 to June 5.

The four days of celebrations would include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service. The other members of the royal family, including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who stepped back from their senior royal roles in January 2020, are expected to reunite and join the revelries.

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Just a few days away from the royal holidays, a familiar face recently stepped forward and expressed his “disappointment” when Queen Elizabeth knighted him as it reportedly did not quite live up to his expectations. Keep on reading to know more details.

Sir David Jason Shared His ‘Disappointment’ When Queen Elizabeth Knighted Him

Express U.K. reported Sir David Jason joined the likes of Sir Mo Farah, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Dame Helen Mirren for a theatrical performance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday Night, marking Queen Elizabeth’s monumental milestone.

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A cast of 1,300 performers and 500 horses whisked the viewers through the royal history, with Queen Elizabeth being the guest of honor. Sir David Jason talked about what Her Majesty means to him:

Though Sir David Jason had not performed in front of Queen Elizabeth before, he had met the British monarch already. The mother of Prince Charles knighted the actor-comedian in 2005 for his services to acting and comedy.

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However, talking to Gold’s James Bassam in 2021, Sir David Jason said he was proud to be honored with the accolade. However, he also explained why it was something of a “disappointment” to him, stating:

Sir David Jason went on to say:

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The actor-comedian also shared:

Though his expectations of knighthood were not being met, Sir David Jason has remained a supporter of Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family. In March, he even joined the Green Canopy initiative of Her Majesty, which aims to increase and protect the native tree cover and provide a sustainable way to celebrate the monarch.

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People were encouraged to create this “special gift” for Queen Elizabeth to mark her 70 years on the throne, and Sir David Jason, who lives in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, planted a cherry tree in Aylesbury. At the time, he told The Bucks Herald:

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Queen Elizabeth Told Meghan Markle Her Part-Time Royal Wish Is ‘Absurd’?

Meanwhile, a royal biographer claimed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal exit left Queen Elizabeth deeply hurt. Andrew Morton, in his book titled The Queen, wrote:

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To recall, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided to quit being senior working royals two years ago and moved to the United States after.

Despite her reservations and “many months of conservations and more recent discussions,” Queen Elizabeth issued an official statement “supporting” the decision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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The Buckingham Palace statement read:

Queen Elizabeth has yet to respond to reports about her calling Meghan Markle’s wish to become a part-time royal “as absurd as being slightly pregnant.” So, devoted followers of the British monarch should take all these unverified claims lightly until everything is proven true and correct.

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