“I feel very close to England.

I do feel British at heart,” she toldVanity Fair.

“I like following [the royal family].

Lily Collins

I recorded it and wanted to be part of that history-making moment.”

My mom was like, ‘Oh my god, we’re gonna get kicked out!'"

she told Vanity Fair.

Lily Collins

And a young Lily also acted out when she got the chance to meet Princess Diana.

In fact, she never wanted to use her famous last name to her advantage.