By Katherine Tinsley
4:56pm PDT, Oct 2, 2025
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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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.
