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Prince William makes first public speech since Andrew’s arrest

Ellie Ng
William and Kate arrive at Baftas
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London, marking their first joint appearance at the event since 2023.
  • Prince William, who serves as the president of BAFTA, presented the prestigious fellowship award to Dame Donna Langley for her significant contributions to film and television.
  • William remarked that he needed to be in a “calm state” to watch the film Hamnet, while Kate shared that she had seen it and it left her with “puffy eyes” due to its powerful portrayal of “intergenerational grief”.
  • The Princess of Wales also noted that her children are developing an interest in film, viewing it as a valuable medium for discussing challenging subjects.
  • This engagement was William's first public appearance since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with Kate having made her first public appearance since the arrest the previous day.
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