Prince William to Attend 2024 BAFTAs Solo amid Kate Middleton’s Recovery from Abdominal Surgery

Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince of Wales will attend the annual awards ceremony in London on Feb. 18

Prince William will attend the 2024 BAFTAs without his wife Kate Middleton as she continues her recovery from abdominal surgery.

On Friday, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Prince of Wales, 41, will “attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 18th February,” in a release seen by PEOPLE.

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Prince William to Attend 2024 BAFTAs Solo amid Kate Middleton’s Recovery from Abdominal Surgery
Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince of Wales will attend the annual awards ceremony in London on Feb. 18

By Kirsty Hatcher and Simon Perry Published on February 16, 2024 05:15AM EST
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Prince William at the 2023 BAFTA awards in London. PHOTO: CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY
Prince William will attend the 2024 BAFTAs without his wife Kate Middleton as she continues her recovery from abdominal surgery.

On Friday, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Prince of Wales, 41, will “attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 18th February,” in a release seen by PEOPLE.

“The Prince, President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will watch the Awards ceremony before meeting category winners and EE Rising Star Award nominees,” it added.

William has been president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, and he regularly attends the annual awards with Kate, 42. William’s late grandfather, Prince Philip, was the first president of the academy.

Last year, William and Kate made their debut at the BAFTAs as the Prince and Princess of Wales with Kate dazzling in a white one-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown, which she accessorized with long black gloves and gold jewels, including Zara earrings.

This year’s ceremony is being hosted by actor and Doctor Who star David Tennant, while those presenting the awards include Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Bryce Dallas Howard, Hugh Grant, Dua Lipa and David Beckham.