Prince William honours Emilia Clarke and her mother. Image:Instagram via @bazaaruk
Prince William honours ‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke
Royalty met the realm of dragons as Prince William bestowed honours upon none other than the iconic ’Game of Thrones‘ queen, Emilia Clarke.
Prince William honours Emilia Clarke and her mother. Image:Instagram via @bazaaruk
Prince William bestowed honors upon Emilia Clarke and her mother, Jennifer, at Windsor Castle on 21 February.
The Game of Thrones star and her mother received Most Excellent Order of the British Empire medals for their outstanding services to individuals recovering from brain injuries through their charity, SameYou.
PRINCE WILLIAM BESTOWS HONOUR
In a post on Instagram, Prince William expressed joy in presenting the awards. He acknowledged the significant work of Emilia and Jennifer in supporting brain injury recovery.
The Clarkes, visibly pleased, described the honour as the “cherry on the cake” for their charity’s vital contributions, as reported by People.
This honour, is part of King Charles’ 2024 New Year Honours List. The honour aims to highlight the great service provided by the Clarkes through SameYou.
PRINCE WILLIAM AND EMILIA CLARKE
The charity, founded after Emilia’s personal experience with two aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, aims to raise funds and awareness for those recovering from brain injuries and strokes.
Emilia, who is known for her role as Queen Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, talked about the transformative impact of brain injuries on individuals’ lives. She also stressed the need for long-term support.
She spoke on her motivation to establish SameYou as a charity that provides consistent assistance during the difficult recovery process.
THE ROYAL FAMILY AND EMILIA CLARKE
Despite the honour being a top accolade for the Clarkes, it was not their first encounter with royalty.
Emilia shared amusing anecdotes about meeting Prince William in the past. She highlighted the formality and protocol surrounding such encounters.
The royal connection to Game of Thrones doesn’t end with Prince William. The Prince of Wales and his wife, Kate Middleton, admitted to being avid fans of the show. They even tried to extract spoilers from actor Tom Wlaschiha during a meeting in Berlin.
GAME OF THRONES
The royal family’s affinity for Game of Thrones extends to King Charles and Queen Camilla, who toured the Iron Throne in 2020.
This connection showcases a unique intersection of entertainment and royalty. A way to bridge the gap between the fictional realm and real-life admiration.
After a break with Princess Kate and their children, Prince William resumed his royal duties.
He presented the honors to Emilia and Jennifer Clarke in a ceremony that celebrated both their charitable contributions and the ongoing impact of Game of Thrones on the royal family.
