Rupert Everett makes an unexpectedly glamorous appearance in the new St Trinian's movie in a cross-dressing role apparently inspired by Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
The flamboyant actor, who dons a blonde wig and knee-length skirt for the part of "pantomime dame" headmistress Miss Camilla Fritton, proved to be a striking doppelganger for the royal.
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Double take: Rupert Everet (left) apparently looked to the Duchess of Cornwell for inspiration for his role in St Trinian's
Formal wear: Rupert plays Miss Frisson in the upcoming film
Read more...Rupert recently said: "I thought Camilla, what a girl, she's fantastic. I love her.
"She's got a sense of humour, and she likes a drink and a cigarette - she's my kind of girl.
"She's a marvellous woman, she strides around, she works in the garden and she goes out to parties. She wears nice hats and dresses, she has wonky teeth.
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Inspiration: the actor wears a look made famous by the Duchess of Cornwall
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The 48-year-old, who has a second starring role as Miss Fritton's dodgy art dealer brother Carnaby, also looked for inspiration closer to home.
He says: "Miss Fritton is also rather like my mother. She's an upper class woman, one of the kind of empire-ruling women of my parents' generation, who I find very amusing and feel affection for."
The highly anticipated remake also stars Colin Firth, model Lily Cole and comedian Russell Brand.
The film premieres in London tonight, and is scheduled for general release on December 21.
Royal male: Rupert Everett's cross-dressing St Trinian's role is based on Camilla | the Daily Mail