In an interview with Derbyshire Live (via theDaily Mail), Cruise explained his love for Great Britain.
“I was brought up to be well-mannered, and you really get that in Britain.
Like many Americans, Cruise is enamored with the royal family.
But, sadly, Queen Elizabeth and Cruise had big plans that never came to fruition.
“She’s a woman I greatly admire,” he said, per The Mirror.
“She has tremendous dignity, and I admire her devotion.
What she has accomplished has been historic.”
Cruise added, “I just have great respect for her …
When they asked I instantly said, ‘it would be my honor to be here.'”
According toThe Times,the queen arranged for Cruise to get a VIP tour.
A royal insider told The Times, “Afterwards, just the two of them had tea together.
He was even allowed to fly in by helicopter.”
The 96-year-old royal and the Hollywood star planned to have lunch again.
But theheartbreaking death of the queenhappened before the new friends could meet again.
