British actress and producer Kate Winslet recently revisited an unforgettable moment from her career: her very first meeting with King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, in the 1990s. As a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, she shared the details of this anecdote.
An unexpected first royal arrival...
It was at the London premiere of the film "Sense and Sensibility" in 1996 that a young Kate, then 20 years old, crossed paths with the future king. Thinking she was simply attending the event, she had no idea she would meet Charles in person that evening. Her choice of outfit: a black lace bodysuit paired with a long dark coat.
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The panic just before the handshake
Kate Winslet recounts that as the prince approached, she suddenly realized how daring her outfit had been. Panicked, her only reflex was to hastily take refuge in her coat to conceal what needed to be concealed, just before greeting Charles. The actress describes this scene with great humor, remembering repeating to herself, "Oh my God!" , while quickly covering herself.
A royal bond that is evolving
Since that day, Kate Winslet has seen King Charles several times, notably at the King's Foundation Awards ceremony in the summer of 2025, where she was accompanied by Meryl Streep. The actress is now one of the ambassadors for the King's Foundation.
In short, this episode, recounted with self-deprecating humor by Kate Winslet, brought smiles to both the public and television presenters. This unexpected encounter became one of the actress's most memorable moments, proving that a wardrobe malfunction can sometimes be transformed into an unforgettable royal anecdote.
