Speculations arise as the possibility of Prince William and Kate Middleton's attendance at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards remains uncertain.
Recent buzz surrounds the potential virtual presence of Prince William and Kate Middleton at the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards.
A recent report suggests that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may not be present at the awards ceremony this Sunday. This is attributed to Princess Kate's ongoing preventive chemotherapy treatment following her cancer diagnosis.
In lieu of their physical attendance, Prince William, who has served as the president of the film and TV organization since 2010, will deliver a prerecorded video message during the ceremony. Noteworthy nominees include actors from the acclaimed series, The Crown.
While their absence seems probable, there are speculations that Princess Kate might make a rare appearance via Zoom, adding an element of anticipation to the event.
Prince William previously attended the BAFTA Film Awards solo in February, as his wife was recuperating from illness. It is not uncommon for the royal couple to attend only one of the two major BAFTA awards ceremonies annually.
While Prince William continues his royal engagements, Kate Middleton focuses on her recovery from cancer and ongoing chemotherapy. Her diagnosis, revealed about six weeks ago via a heartfelt video message, underscores the challenges they face.
Despite their absence, the BAFTA TV Awards, set to take place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, promise a gathering of notable actors, including those from the acclaimed series, The Crown.
Although The Crown received several nominations, including recognition at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards, it faced stiff competition from other renowned shows like Netflix’s Black Mirror and Top Boy, as well as the concluding season of BBC One’s Happy Valley.