Overview
King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 29 | June 3, 1986 (81) | |
 | 41 | August 6, 1964 (71) | |
 | 48 | December 11, 1949 (64) | |
 | 37 | August 19, 1966 (69) | |
 | 50 | October 22, 1965 (82) | |
 | 33 | September 27, 1959 (58) | |
 | - | - | |
| 46 | June 17, 1957 (69) | |
 | 46 | March 15, 1969 (80) | |
 | - | - |