Dame Helen Mirren has remembered the Queen as the 'nation's leading star' as she lead a special tribute to the late monarch at the Bafta film awards. The Prince and Princess of Wales appeared touched by the tribute, and could be seen applauding as the actress concluded her speech. From that time, she was unquestionably the nation's leading lady but as mysterious as a silent film star. Dame Helen called the Queen the 'nation's leading star', adding Bafta would not be what it is today without her 'loyal support'The Queen's grandson, the Prince of Wales, has been the president of Bafta since 2010. Speaking to Alison Hammond after the tribute, Dame Helen said: 'It was tough, I didn't want to cry.
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