Joan Collins, 87, looks chic in white polka-dot dress as she enjoys dinner in St. Tropez

She’s previously criticised the UK government for being ‘ageist’ to those over the age of 70 amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. 

And Dame Joan Collins, 87, enjoyed a dinner out with her husband Percy Gibson, 55, and a group of friends on Wednesday after flying to St. Tropez.

The couple have jetted to one of their favourite holiday spots from their London home after travel restrictions were lifted.

Joan looked as elegant as ever in a while polka dot dress for the romantic dinner, while Percy was dapper in a print shirt.

The actress, wearing heels, held onto her husband’s arm as they walked out of the restaurant and chatted to friends. 

Posting a smiling Instagram photo of herself and Percy at the restaurant, Joan wrote: ‘Our first night out at the wonderful @chezjeanrobert. Fantastic evening.’

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

Earlier this month, Joan declared she’d ‘settle’ at living til she’s 100 – and brushed off the age difference between her and husband Percy Gibson.

Joan married Percy, 55, 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.