Inside Judi Dench's Relationship With David Mills

Judi Dench appears to be treated like the Dame that she is, calling her relationship with David Mills "wonderful," per Bustle. However, Dench told Woman & Home that she "wasn't even prepared to be ready for it." Dench explained, "It was very gradual and grown up. We got together, in a way, through the animals. It's just wonderful."

In 2010, Mills invited her to open a red squirrel enclosure at the British Wildlife Center, which he founded in 1997, per Bustle. Mills told Radio Times their relationship began as a "slow, organic friendship," which initially saw them invite each other to various events. "It's lasted because we have the same sense of humour — it's hopeless without that — and then she's passionate about wildlife, as I am about theatre and films, so we go into one another's worlds. She's a great giggler," Mills said. The pair even worked together on Dench's two-part ITV series "Wild Borneo Adventure" a documentary, which sees them explore the island's rainforests. But, aside from their hands-on experiences, Bustle also notes viewers "get a glimpse of her adorable relationship with Mills." 

And when the couple isn't in the tropics, they also like to keep the heat on at home. Dench told Woman & Home that, despite her age, she still feels "desire." She even revealed she frequents a "lovely naughty knicker shop" in Covent Garden to keep things interesting. But, for anyone wanting to visit the store, she warns, "don't buy up everything because I'm going there!"

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