Prince William left movie followers in disbelief as he arrived on the BAFTAs in London tonight after admitting he nonetheless has not watched Box Office sensation Barbie.
The Prince of Wales, 42, arrived solo for this night’s award ceremony the place he apologised for the Princess of Wales‘ absence as she continues to get better at their household residence following her belly surgical procedure.
The inheritor, who has been president of the EE British Academy Film Awards since 2010, was seen cheerfully posing for images with members of the general public as he walked down the purple carpet.
The Prince, who minimize a pointy determine sporting his trademark navy velour go well with jacket and dickie bow, went on to greet the award’s organisers telling them ‘I’m sorry Catherine’s not right here, she does love the BAFTAs’.
William, who has been specializing in his household following his spouse’s medical process and his father King Charles’ shock most cancers prognosis, mentioned he had not watched as lots of the nominated movies as traditional admitting he is had ‘different issues on my thoughts’.
The Prince opted for a velour navy blue dinner jacket, dickie bow and patent black brogues for probably the most glamorous evening within the British movie calendar
The Prince apologised for his spouse’s absence as she continues to get better from belly surgical procedure. Pictured: Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured on the BAFTA awards in 2023
Prince William admitted he had not seen Box Office sensation Barbie but, explaining he ‘hopes to catch up quickly’
The father-of-three added that he ‘hopes to catch up’ and can watch the movies alongside his recovering spouse.
Film fanatics who had lined-up exterior the Royal Festival Hall had been happy to right here the Prince had watched Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer however had been shocked to seek out out he was but to observe Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, starring Margot Robbie.
‘I have never seen Barbie but,’ the Prince admitted, with excited followers telling him ‘You have to see it.’
Once inside, the Prince took a seat subsequent to Hollywood royalty Cate Blanchett as they ready to observe the ceremony offered this yr by David Tennant.
A bunch of A-listers descended on London’s South Bank this night with Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh amongst these making a stunning look.
Tonight’s awards marks the primary high-profile royal engagement Prince William has made since his spouse’s main operation and father’s prognosis.
Earlier this month he gave a speech at a London charity engagement elevating funds for London’s Air Ambulance Charity’s new fleet of helicopters earlier this month.
It was thought he may skip the ceremony, which he normally seems arm in arm with Kate, however the Prince was eager to proceed along with his duties and symbolize the Royal Family on the prestigious occasion.
The 42-year-old royal strides down the carpet alone on the Royal Festival Hall forward of this night’s ceremony
Cate Blanchett places her arm on the Prince of Wales’ shoulder because the pair greet one another
Tonight’s ceremony marks the 77th annual award, with Nolan’s atomic bomb biopic anticipated to be a giant winner after receiving 13 nominations.
Prince William has been a patron for 14 years along with his spouse first attending the occasion along with her husband in 2017.
At final years occasion, Kate Middleton opted for an Alexander McQueen one shoulder robe for the event, which she first wore to the occasion in 2019.
For his outfit, William stored issues traditional and easy in a double-breasted black velvet tuxedo jacket.