Prince William Knights Gary Oldman at Windsor Castle

At Windsor Castle yesterday , Prince William held an investiture ceremony, knighting actor Gary Oldman—making him Sir Gary Oldman.

“I feel very honored, very humbled and flattered, I think in equal measure,” he said today. It compares to nothing else. 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.”

Outside of Windsor Castle, Oldman posed for portraits with the medal. He also revealed Prince William told him he was a “fan” of Slow Horses. Of his interaction with Prince William, Oldman said, “He mentioned The Fifth Element and Churchill of Darkest Hour. 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 knigthood]. He’s a fan, yeah.”