Deep Curtsy: When Celebrities Met The Queen

One of the most prestigious opportunities a celebrity could have had was an audience with Queen Elizabeth II! There were several A-listers who had the opportunity to meet the former matriarch of the royal family, ranging from actresses to pop stars. Whether they got to speak to the Queen at a conference, met her following a performance, or even while receiving an honour from her, the moment was certainly a memorable one. Click through the slides to see photos of your favourite stars meeting the Queen!

Angelina Jolie had the opportunity to meet Queen Elizabeth II back in 2014! The actress and humanitarian dressed elegantly for the occasion, which saw her receive an honourary damehood from the esteemed monarch in recognition of her efforts.

Christopher Lee met Queen Elizabeth II back in 2013, during an event held at Buckingham Palace! The late actor known for his roles in Dracula and Star Wars was also given a special title by the royal for his contributions to entertainment, as she named him Commander of the British Empire.

Rowan Atkinson and Gillian Anderson were able to speak with Queen Elizabeth II during a special event in 2012! The queen celebrated the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, and the event gave the Johnny English Reborn castmates the opportunity to meet her.

Kenneth Branagh had the opportunity to do something very special when he met Queen Elizabeth in 2013! While several celebs have received honours from the queen, the Irish actor— who has also been knighted by the royal— presented her with an honourary BAFTA award.

Thandiwe Newton also met Queen Elizabeth II in 2013! The actress was present at a reception for the British Film Industry, which the royal hosted at Windsor Castle.

Lady Gaga is one of the few pop stars who had the distinction of meeting the queen! Her audience with Queen Elizabeth II came in 2009, right after Gaga performed at the Royal Variety Performance.

Elton John got to meet the queen at an extremely special moment in the royal's life! The British singer performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012, where he also had the chance to speak with her backstage.

The Spice Girls continue to be one of the world's most popular girl groups, so it's no surprise that the British sensations have met the queen! Queen Elizabeth II shook hands with "Ginger," "Posh," "Sporty," "Scary," and "Baby" following their appearance at the Royal Variety Performance in 1997.

Madonna is often considered the "Queen of Pop," so it's fitting that she has had the chance to meet the queen of England! Their encounter took place at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002, during the world premiere of the James Bond film Die Another Day.