Overview
- Prince William and Catherine attended the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall in their first joint BAFTA red‑carpet appearance since 2023.
- Fulfilling his role as BAFTA president, William presented the BAFTA Fellowship to Donna Langley of NBCUniversal Entertainment.
- The couple moved directly into the venue and declined to answer questions, with no public comment from Kensington Palace on Andrew’s case.
- Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday, questioned for more than 11 hours in Norfolk, then released under investigation as authorities continued searches at Royal Lodge near Windsor.
- Coverage noted Catherine’s return to high‑profile duties after reduced activity for health treatment, and separate reports from the event quoted William saying he was “not calm” when discussing his film viewing plans.