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

Hannah Malach

18 February 2024 at 1:49 pm·2-min read

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.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, president of Bafta, arrives to attend the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, in London, on February 18, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JORDAN PETTITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — 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.”

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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.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, president of Bafta, speaks with US-Australian actress Cate Blanchett during the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, in London, on February 18, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JORDAN PETTITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — 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 alongside actor Tom Cruise.

After paying King Charles a visit in January, William’s younger brother, Prince Harry, made a surprise appearance at the NFL Honors earlier this month. The Duke of Sussex presented the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award to Pittsburgh Steelers player Cameron Heyward.

“All you guys do on and off the field is truly remarkable,” the prince said in a brief speech. “You are role models for millions in the way you carry yourselves and the way you give back. This final award — the highest honor — is all about serving your community. And there’s one special man we’d like to pay tribute to now. A player who goes above and beyond and whose extraordinary commitment to helping others is a reflection of his own story.”

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) shakes hands with former footballer David Beckham (R) during the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centrer, in London, on February 18, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JORDAN PETTITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — Prince William and David Beckham during the 2024 BAFTA Awards in London on Feb. 18.

The British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs, honor the year’s best productions and performances in the movie industry, both foreign and national. The 77^th annual ceremony, held at Royal Festival Hall in London on Feb. 18, is hosted by “Doctor Who” star David Tennant.

barry keoghan, emily blunt and dua lipa, red carpet fashion, during the 2024 BAFTA Awards in London on Feb. 18.

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