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[global network reporter zhang xiaoya] according to reports from the british broadcasting corporation (bbc), the independent and many other media on the 28th, king charles iii of the united kingdom expressed his condolences to the late movie star maggie smith.

"my wife and i are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of dame maggie smith," charles iii said in a statement. "we join those around the world in mourning the passing of a national treasure. "with the deepest respect and affection, i remember her many wonderful performances and the warmth and wisdom she shone on and off the stage."

"the independent" said that the statement also attached photos of the two during the "pride of britain awards" ceremony held in a london hotel in october 2016.

king charles iii of the united kingdom issued a statement to mourn maggie smith and attached a group photo from the british media

according to reports, british prime minister starmer also issued a message to commemorate him. he wrote on the

according to a previous report by agence france-presse, british actress maggie smith died in a london hospital on the 27th local time at the age of 89. maggie smith starred as professor mcgonagall in harry potter and countess violet crawley in downton abbey.