He's won two Oscars as well as plaudits across the theatrical world for his work in British theatre.

But Kevin Spacey looked particularly delighted as the House of Cards star was presented with an honorary knighthood by His Royal Highness Prince Charles, on Thursday.

Receiving the his title at a ceremony held in Clarence House, London, the 56-year-old actor looked delighted to be handed his KBE by the 67-year-old heir to the throne.

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Welcome to the club: Kevin Spacey looked particularly delighted as the House of Cards star was presented with an honorary knighthood by His Royal Highness Prince Charles, on Thursday

The New Jersey-born star was awarded the honourary title of Knight Commander for his services to Theatre, the arts and international culture.

And not one to ever let his sartorial credentials slip on the red carpet, Kevin insured he aws immaculately turned out for the ceremony at The Mall.

Opting for a classically cut two piece suit in blue, the American Beauty actor kept things smart and simple with a light blue shirt and dark stripy tie.

Prince Charles meanwhile opted for his traditional yet suave look, with the Prince of Wales wearing a double breasted pin-striped suit in navy, teamed with a white shirt and tie.

A proud day: Receiving the his title at a ceremony held in Clarence House, London, the 56-year-old actor (pictured in April) looked delighted to be handed his KBE by the 67-year-old heir to the throne

While Kevin will be allowed to place the letters 'KBE' behind his name, but as a recipient of the honour from outside the Commonwealth he will not be allowed to style himself as 'Sir Kevin'.

And while the two-time Oscar-winner has continued to garner honours and acclaim for his career on both the stage and the screen, he shows no sign of slowing down - despite his already huge impact on the acting world.

Currently about to embark on the promotional trail for his latest movie Nine Lives, which sees him play billionaire hotshot Tom Brand, who is taught a lesson in love by being transformed into his 11-year-old daughter's cat.

A true credit to the arts: The New Jersey-born star (Pictured as Richard III at the Old Vic in 2011) was awarded the honourary title of Knight Commander for his services to Theatre, the arts and international culture

And with a further three films in post-production, the actor's next year is shaping up to be a busy one.

Alongside his film commitments, Kevin is also set to return to Netflix in House of Cards as the anti-hero president, Frank Underwoood.

Slated for release in February, the hit-series will see Frank pick up where viewers left him - attempting to clinging to the reins of power as POTUS.