Joan Collins, 87, enjoys a romantic evening out with her husband Percy Gibson, 55, in St. Tropez

She previously criticised the British government for being ‘ageist’ towards those over 70 amid the coronavirus crisis.

And Joan Collins, 87, looked in good spirits as she enjoyed an evening out with her husband Percy Gibson, 55, in St. Tropez, France on Monday. 

The actress displayed her elegant sense of style for the nightly stroll as she donned a pale pink short-sleeved dress with a white and green floral print.

The garment also featured a scooped neckline while Joan added height to her frame with a pair of heels.

Also sporting a pair of large diamond earrings, the Dynasty star linked arms with her other half as they enjoyed a romantic evening together.

Percy looked dapper for the occasion in a pink shirt with a patterned print along with a pair of cream trousers. 

In May, Dame Joan criticised the UK government for being ‘ageist’ to those over the age of 70 amid the ongoing crisis.

In her column for The Spectator, the actress claimed government advice saying elderly people needed to stay indoors during the global pandemic was ‘utter discrimination’.

Holding nothing back, she said: ‘I’ve always thought Western society was terribly ageist, and I don’t just mean showbiz folk but across the board.

‘Then the UK government insisted the over-70s, horrible expression, were part of the vulnerables, an even more horrible expression, and should remain in lockdown, the most horrible expression of all, until a vaccine is found.

‘That was utter discrimination against the hardy individuals who have no health issues. But more harmful was bolstering the existing belief among the general public that the old should keep out of everyone’s way.’

The Dynasty star added that she declared ‘stunningly healthy’ by her GP on her most recent visit, and has never limited herself by her age, which was true of others too.

Picking out fellow elderly actors, Joan said it was a shame 88-year-old Coronation Street star William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, was not allowed to return to work because of the government’s advice.

She also detailed her shock when pal Christopher Biggins, 71, was stopped by members of the public during a run, because they believed he should remain inside.

Joan previously declared she’d ‘settle’ at living til she’s 100 – and brushed off the age difference between her and Percy.

Joan married Percy in 2002, and said in a new interview that ‘people make too much fuss about age, which is just a number.’

Speaking to The Mirror, Joan said: ‘I think there’s a big difference between biological age and the age you’re supposed to be.

‘As you know, [Percy] is somewhat younger than me. At first people would always say, “What are you going to do about the age difference?” I’d say, “Well, if he dies he dies!”‘ She mused: ‘Will I outlive you all? No, I don’t want that.’