Game of Thrones favourite Richard Madden was serenaded by graduates of his alma mater, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The Golden Globe-winning actor graduated from the Royal Conservatoire in 2007, and has since appeared in TV series Bodyguard.

Mr Madden, 33, from Elderslie in Renfrewshire, who was given an honorary degree, dressed in a graduation gown and sunglasses.

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He is currently starring in a cinema biopic of Elton John, Rocketman, and will appear in Steven Spielberg’s World War One drama, 1917, which has begun filming in Glasgow.

Mr Madden beamed ecstatically as he stood on the steps with 300 graduates of the prestigious college, along with lighting designer Paule Constable and soprano Margaret Marshall OBE, who also received honorary degrees.

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Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, said: “Graduation is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate inspirational individuals who have made deep and lasting contributions to the world through the arts.

“Richard, Paule and Margaret have all demonstrated an exceptional ability to inspire and engage audiences through their artistry and we are delighted to be able to honour them while we celebrate our students’ achievements on their special occasion here at Scotland’s national conservatoire.”