Now, this is a story worth telling! Legendary actress Emma Thompson shared a hilarious and slightly awkward encounter with Prince William during a royal ceremony at Buckingham Palace last year. She revealed that the Duke of Cambridge accidentally pinched her—not once, but twice—while pinning her new honor badges to her blazer. Can you imagine?!

Thompson's Honorary Moment Turned Into a Light-Hearted Tale

At 59, Emma Thompson sat down on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 12 and recounted the moment she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by none other than Prince William himself. Now, this honor comes with two badges, which need to be pinned onto the recipient’s blazer. But, as it turned out, the process wasn't as smooth as you'd expect at such a prestigious event.

Pinching Mishaps and Nipple Moments

During the show, Emma recounted the incident with a laugh, pointing to Ellen's chest as she explained, “Then he pins it right there. And it’s a little bit of a nipple moment, and you go, ‘Gosh, I wasn’t expecting that.’” She continued, “And then he pins another one underneath… I’m pretty low slung these days. So, both times it hurt.” Imagine the mix of excitement and discomfort of getting honored by royalty, only to have a little pinch drama thrown in!

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Emma's Loud Reaction in Buckingham Palace

Thompson made sure everyone knew she wasn’t exactly thrilled about the accidental pinches. “I made a very loud and inappropriate noise in Buckingham Palace. It’s not a surprise, isn’t it,” she admitted with a laugh. The Oscar-winning actress certainly knows how to bring humor into even the most formal settings!

After the Ceremony, Emma Tries for a Kiss

Following this memorable event, the beloved Nanny McPhee star even tried to get a kiss from William. “I love Prince William. I’ve known him since he was little, and we just sniggered at each other,” she told reporters there. “I said, ‘I can’t kiss you, can I?’ And he said, ‘No, don’t!’” Emma, according to People, also mentioned, “He’s looking wonderful and doing so well. He said, ‘This day isn’t about me, it’s about you.’”