Prince William issues surprise message amid BAFTAs no-show

“The five incredibly talented people nominated tonight demonstrate a remarkable range of performances and have each captured the imagination of audiences over the last year.
“Judging by the international success of the previous nominees and winners of this award, I am certain we will be seeing much more of their work over the next twenty years and beyond.

“To announce this year’s nominees please welcome to the stage two previous winners of the EE Rising Star Award, both of whom are soon to make their directorial debuts, it’s James McAvoy and Letitia Wright. Have a wonderful night.”
William and Kate skipped the BAFTAs
Royal fans were sorely disappointed when it was confirmed that Prince William would be missing out on the ceremony, meaning Princess Kate would also likely be a no-show.
Although he is a regular fixture on the guest list, the Prince of Wales has skipped the ceremony in the past.

He didn’t attend the BAFTAs in 2021 as a result of his grandfather’s sudden passing and was forced to miss out due to “diary constraints” the following year. In 2024, the royal attended solo amidst his wife Kate’s cancer treatment.