Prince William and Kate Middleton are going to have another wonderful date night during a working event this February, as they grace the forthcoming British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the biggest, star-studded U.K. cinema event on Sunday, Feb. 2, for the fourth year in a row.
Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William and Kate will be at the BAFTAs, where the duke will actually go up on the stage to introduce Kathleen Kennedy. The American film producer of the Star Wars franchise will be honored with a Fellowship award, putting her in the same league as Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and Dame Maggie Smith.
Prince William and Kate have been making the BAFTAs a yearly tradition. Last year, the Duchess of Cambridge impressed the crowd when she stepped on the red carpet looking like a flawless princess in a white Alexander McQueen gown. The previous year, the duchess also wore a gorgeous black printed dress by her favorite designer and complemented her dress with a swept-up hairstyle.
The Cambridge couple also attended the BAFTAs when Kate was pregnant with their third child, Prince Louis, in 2017. She was a revelation in an emerald maternity gown next to her dashing husband in a suit and black bow.
Meanwhile, BAFTA Chief Executive Amanda Berry OBE said that they are requesting this year's guests to re-wear their old dresses on the red carpet. The BAFTAs theme for 2020 is all about sustainability. Berry said that their goal is to be carbon neutral to make a positive impact to the environment.
The attendees of this year's BAFTAs were reportedly given a sustainable fashion guide from the London College of Fashion's Centre for Sustainability. Aside from re-wearing their old clothes, the stars may consider something vintage or an old outfit they have never worn before.
Earlier, Prince William also met with broadcast editors across the industry to talk about creative shows that may bring a positive impact on helping the planet and repairing the environment. Incidentally, Prince William will be commemorating his 10th year as the president of this academy.
Meanwhile, this year's frontrunner at the BAFTAs is Joker with 11 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix. The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood picked 10 nominations each, while South Korean film Parasite is deemed as this year's dark horse to win Best Picture.
