Prince William attended the annual BAFTA Film Awards in London on Sunday, where he bonded with Hollywood’s elite, but was absent from his usual plus-one.
Conspicuously absent from the line of succession to the throne is his wife, Duchess Kate, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery.
William, who is chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, was the guest of honor at the event.
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Prince William attended the BAFTAs alone as his wife, Duchess Kate, continues to recover from abdominal surgery. (Adrian Dennis/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Inside the store, he was photographed mingling with A-list stars including Australian actress Cate Blanchett and British soccer player David Beckham.
Prince William speaks with Australian actress Cate Blanchett at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards. (Jordan Pettit/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
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Prince William shook hands with British fellow BAFTA David Beckham. (Jordan Pettit – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Historically, William attended award ceremonies with his wife. The Prince of Wales resumed royal duties last week and made his first official appearance on February 14 since the Princess of Wales was hospitalized in January and King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis earlier that month.
He hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle to recognize outstanding individual achievements. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that the ceremony, normally held at Buckingham Palace, was moved to Windsor so Prince William could be closer to his wife while he is recuperating at his home in Adelaide Cottage. He said it was likely to have taken place in a castle.
The Prince and Princess of Wales (LR) won the BAFTA Film Award together in 2019, 2020 and 2023. (Getty Images)
Sunday’s show was hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant.
Many of Hollywood’s biggest actors were in attendance, including the cast of two of 2023’s most acclaimed films, Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Emily Blunt, Emma Stone and Margot Robbie smile together on the BAFTA carpet. (Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images)
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Lily Collins, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and Dua Lipa graced the BAFTA red carpet on Sunday. (Getty Images)
The awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles prior to the Academy Awards.
