The Prince of Wales, Prince William, attended the 2024 BAFTAs alone and expressed regret at his wife Kate Middleton’s absence from the prestigious awards ceremony.
William assured fans that he was looking forward to attending the event because he “loves the BAFTAs.” The Princess of Wales was unable to attend due to ongoing recovery from stomach surgery.
Prince William Apologizes for Kate’s Absence at BAFTAs
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William, who has been president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, attended the evening alone as his wife Kate recovered from stomach surgery. He, however, made sure to emphasize that he loved the event, insinuating he would have attended but for his health.
Speaking to Southbank Centre’s chief executive, Elaine Bedell, William apologized for his wife’s absence from this year’s awards.
“I’m sorry Catherine isn’t here. He really likes BAFTA,” he said at the event.
The event, held at London’s iconic Royal Festival Hall, honored outstanding contributions to cinema and television and boasted a host of celebrity attendees, including Dua Lipa.
In an Instagram post shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales page, William shared behind-the-scenes footage of his red carpet appearance. He captioned the post: “Wonderful night! It’s a pleasure to attend the UK’s biggest celebration of global excellence in film.”
Prince William Says He Likes ‘Oppenheimer’ But Doesn’t See ‘Barbie’
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At the event, William weighed in on popular movies as he gave candid statements about them. Although the Duke of Cambridge expressed admiration for “Oppenheimer,” he admitted that he had not seen “Barbie,” but wanted to do so, per Person.
Ahead of the ceremony, William stated that he would love the Christopher Nolan-directed historical drama to score some big wins, and his wish came true when the film won best picture and Nolan won best director.
“I’m a big fan of Christopher Nolan, so I’ll be happy if he wins … I like Oppenheimer,” he said, per The Daily Telegraph.
However, when asked about another nominated film, “Barbie,” he admitted he had not seen it yet.
“I haven’t watched Barbie yet,” she reportedly admitted, “but I want to.”
Prince of Wales Disapproves of Brother’s Return to Royal Fold
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Rumors suggest Harry is set to temporarily return to royal duties following King Charles’ rampant cancer diagnosis; however, sources revealed that William would not allow that to happen.
follow Mirror, the insider stated that William will be the one to take on more duties if needed because he believes Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, “can’t be trusted.” It comes after the Duke of Sussex rushed to the UK earlier this month to see Charles and spent 30 minutes with his father before returning home about 24 hours later.
“Whatever has been discussed between William and the King is private, but it is clear and obvious that he (William) will not allow Harry to return,” the source said.
“He thought it was a bad idea at the time, and he’s clearer now. If anyone is going to take on more duties, it will be William and that is not on the agenda at the moment. His main focus is the health of his father, his family, and what is best for the monarchy. There is a zero percent chance Harry will return in any capacity,” they added.
Prince William Leads $4 Million Initiative For The Homeless
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William has revealed plans to allocate $4 million to building homes for homeless people on his Cornwall estate, each Many people. The Duke of Cambridge’s initiative aims to tackle the urgent issue of homelessness by building 24 new homes for those experiencing housing challenges in Cornwall, England.
The announcement was made as part of his long-term commitment to tackling homelessness through his Homewards project. The plan, which is a collaborative effort with local Cornish charity St Petrocs, will see him build a house in Nansledan, Newquay — in far south-west England — at a cost of almost $4 million.
“As one of his priorities for the Duchy of Cornwall, Prince William asked us to address the challenges of homelessness in Cornwall and other areas where the estate is located,” Ben Murphy, director of estates at the Duchy of Cornwall, said in a statement.
“The lack of social rent and private rented properties is widely regarded as the main cause of the rise in homelessness across the country, which is why we are proud to launch this project alongside ambitious plans to open more affordable and accessible homes in our whole farm.”
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