King Charles and Queen Camilla just paid tribute to the late Maggie Smith!

When the Oscar-winning actress died in hospital on Friday morning, the royal family considered her a “national treasure”, according to her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens.

Writing on their official Instagram account, Britain’s monarchs wrote via the app’s Stories feature: ‘As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join everyone around the world in remembering her many great performances. , and her warmth and humor that shone through both on and offstage.”

Remembering the Harry Potter star as an “extraordinary mother and grandmother,” the actress’ family wrote, “She was an intensely private person and was surrounded by friends and family in the end.”

“She leaves behind two sons and five loving grandchildren, who are devastated by the loss of their special mother and grandmother,” she added.

Concluding their heartfelt message, Maggie Smith’s family said: ‘We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unwavering kindness during her final days. We appreciate all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”