Prince William's admission to Gary Oldman during Windsor Castle investiture: 'Just want to give you a good wash'
The acting legend said he felt "very emotional" to receive a knighthoodActing legend Sir Gary Oldman received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday from Prince William.
The Slow Horses star, 67, attended an investiture ceremony in Windsor where the Prince of Wales, 43, presented him with the honour.
Gary received the knighthood for his services to drama. The actor admitted he felt “very emotional” receiving the honour from the future king.
Sir Gary Oldman receives knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle
After receiving the knighthood, Oscar-winning actor Gary revealed that the Prince of Wales had mentioned his character in Slow Horses.
Gary played the role of veteran MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in the Apple TV thriller series.
Sir Gary has shared details about his conversation with Prince William as he received his honour.
A fan of Slow Horses. And he says, ‘Every time I see you, I just want to give you a good wash.’
As reported by The Independent, he said: “It was emotional. Very emotional. We spoke (for) a minute, but I almost couldn’t find my voice.
“I think I feel very honoured, 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. No disrespect to the academy, but it sort of pales in comparison to this. It’s just been wonderful.”
‘I just want to give you a good wash’
Sir Gary said that the Prince of Wales “mentioned The Fifth Element and Churchill of Darkest Hour” in their conversation, both of which Gary has starred in.
The actor also revealed that William said he felt “very happy that I was here today and that it was him that had the opportunity to present me with (the honour)”.
He added of their conversation: “[William is] a fan of Slow Horses. And he says, ‘Every time I see you, I just want to give you a good wash.’ And I said, ‘Well, I think I’ve scrubbed up OK today.’ He’s a fan yeah.”
Sir Gary is known for many roles, appearing in the likes of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Dark Knight, and Darkest Hour.
After receiving his knighthood, Gary also discussed his roles over the years. However, he shut down the idea of returning to the Harry Potter franchise, playing Sirius Black.
When asked if he’d return given the chance, Gary insisted he’s “too old for Sirius Black, I’d have maybe given Dumbledore”.
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