Fallon Sherrock, the renowned darts player, shared an amusing encounter she had with Prince William. In 2019, Sherrock made history by becoming the first woman to win a match at the prestigious PDC World Darts Championship, establishing herself as a trailblazer in the sport.
Her groundbreaking achievements continued as she reached the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts in 2021 and clinched the inaugural Women’s World Matchplay title in 2022. Additionally, Sherrock made history by participating in the 2020 Premier League as one of the weekly contenders, breaking new ground for women in the sport.
Recognized for her outstanding contributions to darts, Sherrock was honored with an MBE in the 2023 Birthday Honours. However, her MBE ceremony did not go as smoothly as expected, as she candidly described it as a nerve-racking experience during a conversation with darts commentator Wayne Mardle on his Club 501 YouTube channel.
Sherrock humorously recalled feeling nervous and wearing uncomfortable heels during the ceremony, particularly during her meeting with Prince William. She admitted to feeling embarrassed after a clumsy interaction where she mistakenly questioned the Prince about watching darts on TV, leading to an awkward moment.
Following the formalities of meeting a member of the Royal Family and receiving such an honor, Sherrock shared details of the protocols she had to adhere to during the ceremony. Despite her prestigious achievements, Sherrock’s journey in the 2025 World Darts Championship ended swiftly with a 3-0 defeat by Dave Chisnall in the opening round.
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