Will William & Kate attend the BAFTAs?Royal fans express frustrationA look at previous years
The British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, are a major highlight on the British events calendar. However, it remains uncertain whether Prince William and Princess Kate will walk the red carpet this year. The film industry will gather in London on 16 February, but British media speculate that the royal couple may skip the event.
“The Prince of Wales will not attend the @BAFTA awards ceremony on Sunday but will instead focus his efforts on highlighting the next generation of film talent,” reports Kate Mansey of ‘The Times.’ However, there has been no official confirmation.
Could their absence be due to family commitments?
William and Kate’s absence could be linked to their children’s school holidays. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will be starting their break right as the awards take place. For many fans, this would be a disappointing reason to miss what is usually a glamorous royal appearance. Hopes that Kate might attend alone also seem slim.
Royal fans express frustration
Many fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment, questioning why William, as President of the BAFTAs, is unable to attend. “Why don’t the BAFTAs have a president who actually comes to the awards ceremony once a year?” one user wrote. This isn’t the first time William and Kate have missed the event, having skipped previous years for various reasons.
A look at previous years
While William and Kate have been regular attendees at the BAFTAs, there have been notable exceptions. In 2021, they were absent following the death of Prince Philip. In 2022, scheduling conflicts prevented William from attending. Last year, William made a solo appearance while Kate was recovering from abdominal surgery. Her subsequent cancer diagnosis later made headlines.
