Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 4:56pm PDT, Oct 2, 2025 _ Prince William showed off his sense of humor while knighting British actor Gary Oldman.
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MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ Prince William told Gary Oldman he's a "fan" of his role, including Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses, before he quickly poked fun at the character's grimy aesthetic. "I just want to give you a good wash," the Prince of Wales told Oldman in reference to his character in the Apple TV+ series."Well, I think I've scrubbed up OK today," Oldman jokingly replied. _ While Prince William and Gary Oldman were able to laugh at the subtle joke, the Dark Knight star admitted that being knighted was a "very emotional" moment for him. _ "We spoke for a minute, but I almost couldn't find my voice," Gary Oldman said, per the New York Post. "I think I feel very honored, very humbled and flattered, I think in equal measure. It compares to nothing else. It's a singular event, that is what it is.""I thought the Oscar was a big deal," he added. "No disrespect to the academy, but it sort of pales in comparison to this. It's just been wonderful." _ Prince William gushed over Gary Oldman's work during the ceremony. "He said he was very happy that I was here today and that it was him that had the opportunity to present me with [the honor]," Oldman revealed of the royal. Mirrorpix / MEGA James Whatling / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Starbuck / AFF-USA.com / MEGA Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA Up Next The post William's savage remark to Oscar winner revealed appeared first on Wonderwall.com.