Prince William honoured Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke at Windsor Castle today for setting up a brain injury charity.
The actress grinned as she stood with her mother in front of the prince to receive an award during a prestigious ceremony.
Clarke and her mother received the honour of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for their services to people with neurological disorders.
The mother and daughter duo are co-founders of Same You, a charity that “works to develop better mental health treatment for survivors.”
Prince William awards Emilia Clarke and her mother, Jennifer for their charity work
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They established the organisation after Clarke survived two brain haemorrhages over ten years ago.
The first bleed on the brain happened while Clarke was using a north London gym in 2011 and in 2013 she had a second procedure after another aneurysm was found through routine check-ups.
Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, looked elegant today in a cream, textured blazer and long skirt.
She wore her pulled her hair back into a low ponytail tied together with a big, black bow and wore natural make-up with glossed lips and rosy cheeks.
Emilia Clarke was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire
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After making the King’s New Year’s Honours list, Clarke paid tribute to her mother, Jenny for getting the award.
In a statement on the charity’s website, she reveals: “The fact that it’s us together is very sweet and lovely, but the reason why the charity really exists is because of all the work that my mum does.”
The actress founded the charity with her mother after she released how understaffed NHS rehabilitation services are for those recovering from brain injury.
Among those collecting awards at Windsor Castle today was Sir Sajid Javid, a British politician, and Wetherspoons boss Sir Tim Martin.
Emilia grinned as she spoke with the prince at Windsor Castle
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Javid, who served as chancellor under Boris Johnson, was knighted for his political and public service.
Sir Tim Martin, boss of the low-price pub chain Wetherspoons, was also recognised for his services to hospitality and culture.
Others recognised during the investiture included Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, for political and public service and Lydia Otter, for services to people with autism in Oxfordshire.
Betsy Gregory, the Artistic Director of Dance Umbrella, was also recognised for her services to dance.
