Prince William Suits Up in Blue Velvet for BAFTA Awards, Mingles With David Beckham and Cate Blanchett

The Prince of Wales attended the 2024 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday in London. William, who has served as president of the academy since 2010, sported a blue velvet blazer with suit trousers, patent leather Oxfords and a bow tie. Prince William attends the 2024 BAFTA Awards in London on Feb. 18. At the ceremony, William rubbed elbows with seatmate Cate Blanchett and soccer star David Beckham. Blanchett wore a burgundy compact crepe jersey gown by Louis Vuitton, while Beckham opted for a black tuxedo. The athlete also presented the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer to A24’s “Earth Mama.” The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, was noticeably absent from the BAFTAs this year. The royal was hospitalized last month and underwent abdominal surgery, leaving her unable to attend public engagements. Meanwhile, William’s father and Britain’s reigning monarch, King Charles III, was recently diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. Prince William and Cate Blanchett during the 2024 BAFTA Awards in London on Feb. 18. Due to his father’s ailing health, William is expected to pick up some of His Majesty’s public-facing duties. Two weeks ago, the Prince of Wales attended London’s Air Ambulance Charity gala

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