Prince William Fanboys Over Gary Oldman's Knighthood

On September 30th, 2025, Prince William bestowed legendary British actor Gary Oldman with a prestigious knighthood at Windsor Castle. The 67-year-old Oldman, known for iconic roles in films like The Fifth Element and Darkest Hour, was visibly moved by the honor, stating it was "very emotional" and "compares to nothing else."

Oldman, who has received three Oscar nominations and won one for playing Winston Churchill, admitted the knighthood was more meaningful to him than even his Academy Award. "It sort of pales in comparison to this. It's just been wonderful," he remarked.

The ceremony took a lighthearted turn when the Prince of Wales couldn't resist teasing Oldman about his role as the notoriously unkempt and flatulent Jackson Lamb in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses. William joked that he just wanted to "give you a good wash," poking fun at the character's disheveled appearance. Oldman quipped in response, "Well, I think I've scrubbed up OK today."

Despite his iconic status, the 67-year-old actor remains humble, acknowledging that a knighthood is not something one receives "every other week." Oldman opted for a traditional Paul Smith suit to mark the special occasion, though he admitted his current long, shaggy hairstyle for Slow Horses posed a slight challenge.