It was an absurd situation," West says.

“It was deeply stressful for my wife and my kids, but there were lighter moments.

Catherine and Dominic.”

Dominic West and Lily James attend the Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards 2018, in partnership with Michael Kors and Mercedes-Benz, at Claridge’s Hotel on October 30, 2018 in London, England.

Dominic West and Lily James.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

But we do joke about it sometimes.

At this point, there’s nothing superficial about their unity.