Queen Elizabeth Was Secretly Friends With Tom Cruise Before Her Death

The late British monarch Queen Elizabeth was secretly friends with actor Tom Cruise before her death.

A close source noted that the late queen and the top-notch actor "really hit it off" over the summer, with the "Mission: Impossible" star appearing at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, according to a Yahoo News report.

The sources noted that the late queen had let it known that she was "really disappointed not to have met" Cruise at the pageant. As a result, the actor was invited to have a special tour of Windsor Castle with everything prepared for him.

After the tour, the two reportedly had tea together. They added that the queen loved seeing the actor, so much that Queen Elizabeth invited Cruise back for lunch.

The visit was determined a success and Cruise was given the chance to fire a ceremonial gun.

The sources noted that Cruise was even allowed to fly in by helicopter.

Cruise spoke during a television interview of his admiration for the queen before he appeared as part of the Platinum Jubilee's Gallop Through History equine pageant in May.

The actor said at the time that Queen Elizabeth was a woman that he greatly admires, adding that he thinks she is "someone who has tremendous dignity" and that he admires her devotion."

Cruise said what the queen accomplished "has been historic."

Queen Elizabeth and Tom Cruise 'Secret' Friendship

The two were set to meet for the second time. However, it did not materialize as the queen passed away on September 8 at the age of 96.

Cruise never got his second meeting with the queen. He then opened up about how much she respected the late monarch as a person while he was attending the Platinum Jubilee festivities.

Cruise earlier said that he loves Britain because of the beautiful countryside, friendly locals, great sights, and history.

Aside from that, the actor has filmed several movies in the United Kingdom. He was also filming parts of the upcoming film "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" in the U.K.

The actor also revealed that he can relax in Britain without being swarmed by fans and autograph hunters, adding that he likes Britain's cows and sheep.

Queen Elizabeth's Death

King Charles announced the death of his mother at the time, saying that it was a "moment of great sadness" for him and all the members of the family.

He added that he knows that his mother's loss will be "deeply felt through the country," extending to the Realms and the Commonwealth of Britain.

The queen passed away at Balmoral on a Thursday afternoon. She has been placed on the throne since 1952 and became witness to massive social changes, as reported by BBC News.

Her children traveled to Balmoral after doctors placed the queen under medical supervision. Other members of the family were also present such as her grandsons Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, and Prince Harry.

Queen Elizabeth became heir to the throne at age 10 when her father became King George VI.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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