Prince William was ‘a little bit scared’ when giving damehood to Sheila Hancock, 89 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Sheila Hancock has revealed what it was like to receive her damehood from Prince William last November. The Doctor Who actress, 89, said the prince appeared to be “a little bit scared”.
The ceremony took place in Windsor at the end of 2021, having been delayed due to lockdown.
Sheila, who has been an actress for more than 60 years, received the honour for services to drama and charity.
But the modest star joked she was certain they “must have got the wrong person”.
She went on to describe the event as an “enchanting day”.
“Prince William was a little bit scared because he hadn’t done it for two years,” she said.
“But it was all so gentle and friendly, and everybody was treated with respect. I thought it was lovely.”
Sheila added that she loves “a parade, carriages, jewels and all that”, though she feels she ought to be “anti-royal” because she is a “leftie”.
“I think I probably was when I was young, but I’m not now,” she told the Radio Times.
The Cabaret star also opened up on how she stays fit and healthy, ensuring she goes to the gym once or twice a week.
“I go if my shoulders or legs are dodgy. I never know whether it’s just because I’m getting old or I’m having a flare-up,” she admitted.
“But I also injured my back and they discovered an osteoporosy thing, so all told, I’m drugged up to the eyebrows.”
In a recent appearance on The One Show, Sheila confessed she felt she did not deserve the honour of a damehood.
