The Princess of Wales was dazzling in white as she walked the red carpet alongside a host of A-listers at tonight’s Baftas.
Kate Middleton, 41, looked every inch a Hollywood star as she joined her husband Prince William at the star-studded event at the Royal Festival Hall in London tonight.
The royal mother-of-three opted for a one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress for the occasion, which she debuted at the 2019 event.
The white one-shoulder dress has been slightly altered, with the floral detailing on the shoulder swapped out for a sweeping fabric train.
She added a touch of extra glamor to the look with a set of black opera gloves and a pair of £18 gold Zara earrings.
The Princess of Wales was dazzling in white as she walked the red carpet alongside a host of A-listers at tonight’s Baftas
Kate Middleton looked every inch a Hollywood star as she joined her husband Prince William at the star-studded event at the Royal Festival Hall in London tonight
While Kate dazzled in her gown, Prince William also looked dapper in a bow tie and black tuxedo, which he’s also previously worn, with a pair of sleek black loafer shoes
The royal paired the unusual Zara earrings with a white one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress (pictured)
The white one-shoulder dress has undergone some minor changes since Kate first wore it in 2019 (pictured in 2019 and at right tonight). The floral detail on the shoulder has now been swapped for a sweeping fabric train
Tonight’s event marked the first time in three years that the couple, who have made it a tradition to attend the biggest night in British cinema every year, were back.
William has been President of Bafta since 2010 and Kate first attended the event with her husband in 2017.
For his outfit, William kept things classic and simple in a black velvet double-breasted tuxedo jacket.
Kate wore glamorous makeup with a pink lipstick and a dark smoky eye and slicked her hair behind her shoulders for the occasion.
She has worn Alexander McQueen – one of her favorite fashion brands – on numerous occasions, most notably choosing their creative director Sarah Burton to design her wedding dress.
Kate’s white toga-style dress featured a fitted bodice, narrow waist and flowy, floor-length skirt.
The outfit is one she has worn in the past, including to the 2019 BAFTAs, but she adjusted the shoulder details to include a train for the occasion.
It previously featured a floral detail above the left shoulder.
However, Kate’s dramatic opera gloves were a new look for the royal, never before seen with a similar accessory.
However, according to stylists, the gloves are the must-have accessory of the year.
Sienna Miller opted for a lace-up black pair for the Baftas last year, while Euphoria’s Olivia Rodrigo, Millie Bobby Brown and Sydney Sweeney were also photographed in opera gloves on the red carpet.
TV and celebrity fashion expert Miranda Holder previously told FEMAIL that the accessory has become a must-have for any formal occasion.
She explained: “Old-fashioned Hollywood glam is the order of the day as celebrities aspire to be the ultimate icons of sophistication after the rather barren two years of the pandemic.
The royals were in high spirits attending the event tonight and smiled as they chatted to staff at the awards ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who regularly attend the BAFTA awards ceremonies, chatted with BAFTA Chairman Krishnendu Majumdar at the event
As the couple attended the event, they spoke to Anna Higgs, Chair of the BAFTA Film Committee
For that evening’s awards ceremony, the princess opted for a pair of black opera gloves – a look the royals hadn’t seen before
Kate wore glamorous makeup with a pink lipstick and a dark smoky eye and slicked her hair behind her shoulders for the occasion
The royal couple have made the event an annual date on the calendar but they last attended in 2020, just before the Covid-19 pandemic put the UK in lockdown
Once inside, the Princess took a seat next to Prince William before the ceremony began
The royal couple chatted with other attendees as they waited for tonight’s ceremony to begin
“Now it’s all about making a statement with panache and elegance – and nothing says that better than a pair of opera gloves.”
The Prince, President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and Princess will watch the awards ceremony before meeting the category winners and nominees for the EE Rising Star Award.
The royal couple have made the event an annual date on the calendar but they last attended in 2020, just before the Covid-19 pandemic put the UK in lockdown.
In 2018, the couple attended when Catherine was pregnant with baby Louis, and were guests of honor in 2017 as well.
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For the first time, this year’s awards will culminate in a live broadcast of the final four categories, allowing audiences to hear the reactions of nominees and winners in real time.
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Known for her love of high street fashion and affordable jewellery, Kate wore a pair of Zara gold earrings for the occasion
The princess wowed for the occasion with a pair of distinctive gold floral earrings – the Zara cost £18
She sported glamorous makeup with a pink lipstick and a dark smoky eye and swept her hair behind her shoulders for the occasion
The couple, who made their appearance at the awards show an annual night out, were gleeful as they walked the red carpet side-by-side
The Prince of Wales grinned as he waved to royal fans who had lined the red carpet waiting for the couple
When the couple arrived on the red carpet, they appeared to exchange a few words with each other
date night! The prince and princess were in high spirits and beaming with joy as they arrived on the red carpet tonight
Monochrome magic! Kate and Prince William appeared chatty as they arrived side-by-side on the red carpet tonight
Kate whispered in her husband’s ear as they arrived on the red carpet in London tonight (pictured)
Meanwhile, Prince William straightened his bow tie as the pair arrived in London tonight for the awards ceremony
The royal mother-of-three waved to royal fans as she arrived at the event in London tonight
The couple’s appearance tonight comes days after the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall made their first official visit to the county together since taking on their new roles.
William, 40, and Kate, 41, visited the port town of Falmouth earlier this month to learn about the area’s heritage at the Cornwall National Maritime Museum before visiting a community centre.
During their visit to the museum’s workshop, they helped those working on the refurbishment of the Kiwi, a 14-foot sailing dinghy given to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as a wedding gift from the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Looking effortlessly elegant, mother-of-three Kate wore a maroon Hobbs coat, which she first wore to an official engagement in 2012, along with matching knee-high boots and a red outfit underneath. William looked dapper in a navy blue blazer and matching sweater.
The Princess of Wales looked particularly thrilled to see her old high school teacher Jim Embury – who now volunteers at the museum – and greeted him with a hug.
BAFTA FILM AWARDS 2023: THE NOMINATIONS
BEST MOVIE
Applause: Netflix anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front
nothing new in the West
The Banshees by Inisherin
elvis
Everything everywhere at once
tar
BEST ACTRESS
First nomination: Ana de Armas is up for Lead Actress
Cate Blanchett (Tar)
Viola Davis (The Lady King)
Danielle DeadwylerTill
Ana de Armas (Blonde)
Emma Thompson (Good luck Leo Grande)
Michelle Yeoh (Everything everywhere at once
BEST ACTOR
Up for grabs: Austin Butler is nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis
Austin ButlerElvis
Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
Daryl McCormack (Good luck Leo Grande)
Paul Mescal (Aftersun)
Bill Nighty (alive)
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
After sun
The Banshees
Brian and Karl
realm of light
Good luck Leo Grande
Life
Roald Dahl’s Matilda
See how they run
the swimmers
The wonder
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
AftersunCharlotte Wells
Blue Jeans (Georgia Oakley, Helene Sifre)
Electrical Illness (Marie Liden)
Good luck to you Leo Grande (Katy Brand)
Rebellion (Maia Kenworthy)
MOVIE NOT IN ENGLISH
nothing new in the West
Argentina, 1985
corsage
decision to go
The quiet girl
DOCUMENTARY
All breaths
All the beauty and the bloodshed
fire of love
Moontime Daydream
Navalny
ANIMATION FILM
Pinocchio
Marcel wears the shell with shoes on
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
To redden
DIRECTOR
Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Qua in All at Once
All quiet on the western front, Edward Berger
The Banshees by Inisher Martin McDonagh
Decision to leave, Park Chan-wook
All everywhere at once, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Tar, Todd Field
The Woman King, Gina Prince-Bythewood
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The Banshees by Inisherin
Everything everywhere at once
The Fabelmans
tar
triangle of sadness
ADAPTED SCRIPT
All quiet on the western front – WINNER
Life
The quiet girl
she said
The whale
SOUND
nothing new in the West
Avatar: The Way of Water
elvis
tar
Top Gun: Maverick
BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
middle guard
Your mountain is waiting
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Angela Bassett (Wakanda Forever)
Hong Chau (The Whale)
Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness)
Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere at Once)
Carey Mulligan (she said)
SUPPORTING CAST
Shortlist: Eddie Redmayne is nominated for a supporting actor in The Good Nurse
Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Ke Huy Quan (Everything everywhere at once)
Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse)
Albrecht Schuch (rest on the western front)
Michael Ward (Empire of Light)
POUR
“Triangle of Sadness” was awarded in the “Casting” category
After sun
nothing new in the West
elvis
Everything everywhere at once
triangle of sadness
CINEMATOGRAPHY
nothing new in the West
The Batman
elvis
realm of light
Top Gun: Maverick
COSTUME DESIGN
Costume Design: Margot Robbie in Babylon
nothing new in the West
Amsterdam
Babylon
elvis
Mrs. Harris goes to Paris
EDITING
Sequel: Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick
nothing new in the West
The Banshees by Inisherin
elvis
Everything everywhere at once
Top Gun: Maverick
MAKEUP & HAIR
nothing new in the West
The Batman
elvis
Matilda the Musical by Roald Dahl
The whale
ORIGINAL RESULTS
nothing new in the West
Babylon
The Banshees by Inisherin
Everything everywhere at once
Pinocchio
PRODUCT DESIGN
nothing new in the West
Babylon
The Batman
elvis
Pinocchio
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
Avatar: The Way Of Water features special visual effects
nothing new in the West
Avatar: The Way of Water
The Batman
Everything everywhere at once
Top Gun: Maverick
BRITISH SHORT FILM
The Ballad of Olive Morris
Bazigaga
bus girl
A boost
An Irish farewell
EE RISING STAR
Happy: Nominees Sheila, Naomi and Daryl
Emma Mackey (Sex Education)
Naomie Ackie (Whitney Houston: I want to dance with someone)
Sheila Atim (The Woman King)
Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education)
Daryl McCormack (Good luck to you)