Dominic West has revealed that his role in the 2020 scandal involving Lily James greatly affected his portrayal in Prince Charles. crown.

The actor attracted international attention in October 2020 when he and his costar Lily James were photographed enjoying a seemingly intimate weekend in Rome.

After the photos emerged, West and his wife, Katherine Fitzgerald, issued a joint statement publicly reaffirming their commitment to each other, emphasizing that they were “still together.”

The photos were taken during the pandemic, the aftermath of which caused public upheaval in his personal life.

In a recent interview with “The” Sunday Times Culture MagazineThe actor recalled the experience, saying, “I know very well what it’s like to be terrified of seeing your name or your picture in the paper.”

He added, “When something is revealed about you, there’s a terrible freezing moment. I think anyone can relate to that feeling.”

West spoke about the impact of the 2020 paparazzi incident on his family, admitting it was “very stressful” for his wife and four children.

The incident involved West, 54, and partner Lily James, 35, who were pictured looking very close in Rome, sharing a motorbike and later having lunch together.