Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamaren’t afraid to show off their loving sides on the red carpet.
As the Prince and Princess of Walesarrived at the 76th EE BAFTA Film Awardson Sunday, Kate took the initiative to give her husband a light love tap.
Video from before the event — which was held at the Royal Festival Hall, London where the royal couple was decked out in a sleek black suit and a white one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress, respectively — shows Kate givePrince Williama gentle pat on the behind.
On the red carpet, Princess Kate paired her dress with long black gloves and gold jewels, including Zara earrings.Prince Williamaccessorized his suit with a matching bow tie and sleek shoes.
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The event has previously been held at the Royal Albert Hall since 2017, and at London’s Royal Opera House before then. Sunday also marked the couple’s return to the awards after they missed the last two ceremonies.
William pulled out of an appearance at the BAFTAsfollowing his grandfatherPrince Philip’s death at the age of 99 in 2021, while the couple didn’t attend last year due to diary constraints.Prince Williamhas been president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010.
Kate is no stranger to Alexander McQueen looks, either. In 2020, the Princess of Wales opted foran Alexander McQueen gown, turning heads in the gold and white number she had previously worn during a state dinner in Malaysia in 2012.
Prince William and Kate Middleton at the BAFTAs 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
The ceremony is special for another reason, as Sunday marked the duo’s first time on the red carpet as the Prince and Princess of Wales.
“As my Heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me. He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades,” Charles said in a speech recorded in Buckingham Palace’s Blue Drawing Room.
“Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty,” he added. “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the center ground where vital help can be given.”
source: people.com
