The Princess of Wales made a glitzy return to the BAFTAs as she walked the star-studded red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall in London with her husband, the Prince of Wales. Â
Kate has not attended the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony, dubbed the British version of the Oscars, for three years, due to her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan and recovery.
The last time she attended in 2023, Kate wore her much-talked-about two-tone look comprising her white Alexander McQueen whimsical gown, which she’d actually worn to the ceremony in 2019, paired with long black opera gloves. And for the 79th British Academy Film Awards, attended by the likes of A-Lister royalty and BAFTA nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, and TimothĂ©e Chalamet, Kate made sure to pull out all the stops.Â
William and Kate’s attendance comes as the royal family have been making headlines this week following the arrest of William’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office.
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© WireImageSweet look for William
William and Kate put on a united front as they arrived at the awards ceremony together.Â
© WireImageThe Princess’ recycled Gucci gown
Kate looked fabulously regal in a blush pink and white Gucci gown, which she last wore in public in 2019 at the V&A Museum for a gala dinner.Â
William matched his wife in a maroon jacket.
© BAFTA via Getty ImagesKate’s stunning repeat look
Kate’s dress featured a soft mauve and pink colour palette with a cinched waistline, shoulder-grazing V-neck bodice, and the floatiest skirt. The sheer number was accessorised to perfection with a burgundy velvet clutch bag to match the waistline of her dress and killer heels.
© WireImageKate’s outfit
And another look at the coordinated couple as they walked the red carpet.
© BAFTA via Getty ImagesCheers for William
HELLO! is attending the BAFTAs and cheers were heard for Prince William as he was introduced as the charity’s President. There was a hush as the royals walked in and took their front row seats.
During the ceremony, William, as President of BAFTA, will present the BAFTA Fellowship Award, the Academy’s highest honour, to Dame Donna Langley, Chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, who is being recognised for her outstanding contribution to film.
A total of 46 feature films have been nominated this year and the winners will be announced later this evening in a ceremony hosted by Scottish actor and presenter Alan Cumming. The EE BAFTA Film Awards will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm.
BAFTA is an independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games, and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. William became President of BAFTA in 2010 and in 2021, the Prince William BAFTA Bursary was launched to help young people from underrepresented groups progress their career in film, games, and television through grants.
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