King Charles, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, and George Takei were among the celebrities to pay tribute to Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89

King Charles III joined the wave of public figures who paid tribute to the late Maggie Smith with a personal message released by Buckingham Palace on Friday, Sept. 27. The 75-year-old monarch’s message of condolence came just hours after the Harry Potter actress’ family confirmed the sad news of her passing on Friday morning at 89.

The King praised Smith's "warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage" King Charles and Queen Camilla are remembering Dame Maggie Smith. On Sept. 27, the King released a statement following the distinguished British actress' death at age 89.