The verdict is out on Prince William's gesture towards Warwick Davis

Prince William honoured Warwick Davis with an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in March 2026.

Known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Star Wars film franchises, Davis was recognised for both his acting career and his work founding the charity Little People UK, which supports people with dwarfism and their families.

The Prince of Wales personally congratulated the actor, kneeling to speak at eye level, a gesture that later sparked debate online about how to navigate height differences respectfully during conversations.

After seeing photographs from the ceremony, disability advocate Milly Pickles, who uses a wheelchair, asked her Instagram followers whether William’s gesture was appropriate and how disabled people prefer to be treated in similar situations.

“What I found fascinating was the clear difference in opinion between disabled and able-bodied people,” she wrote while sharing the results of her poll.