PA MediaBridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh said she felt “imposter syndrome” in accepting an MBE compared with those who received honours for the “special things” they do to help people across the country.
The stage and screen actress, who lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was honoured for her services to drama at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
Andoh, best known for portraying Lady Agatha Danbury in Netflix series Bridgerton, said she was “astonished, humbled and thrilled” when she found out about the honour.
The 62-year-old said: “I feel great imposter syndrome because I like what I do and drama’s the world I live in.
“I feel very honoured to receive the honour from Prince William. I think he’s doing amazing things for homelessness and for young people.”
When asked what she had discussed with the Prince of Wales, Andoh said they “talked about homelessness” as she had been working with St Mungo’s and helping youngsters to get the “best start in life”.
“I’m thrilled he’s engaged in that conversation and in a really proactive way,” she added.
PA MediaAndoh has appeared in BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, medical drama Casualty, and in CBBC children’s spy show MI High, among others.
On stage, she has appeared in productions including Richard II at Shakespeare’s Globe, Troilus and Cressida with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Great Expectations at the Bristol Old Vic.
The actress added in her line of work she had the opportunity to meet “the most extraordinary and interesting people” who have “done wonderful things for the country”.
“I think this event is a great time to celebrate the work that lots of people do for the benefit of others in this country,” she said.
“It’s really impressive, so to be in and amongst their number, I feel very humbled and honoured.”
Andoh spoke about the upcoming season four of Bridgerton, due to be released in 2026.
“It’s a love story between the next Bridgerton sibling Benedict,” she said. “It’s got elements that we haven’t seen so far.”
Andoh spoke about working on the “joyful show”.
“I can be in Cambodia, Brixton, New York, Spain, or Ghana, and people know the show and they love it.
“It’s a world with lots of challenges and anything that can put some joy into the world is a good thing.”
Additional reporting by PA.
