Kate Middleton is said to be ‘not wanted’ on the BAFTAs red carpet this year, as she would steal the spotlight from other A-listers.
According to The Sun, senior staff at the organisation would prefer their president Prince William to turn up alone.
Sources claim that the Duchess of Cambridge would take all the attention away from other major stars scheduled to attend.
“William has faced serious criticism from the film industry for missing the Baftas the last two years, despite being our president. As a result of that feedback, he made it clear he wants to go this year and even bring Kate,” a BAFTA insider said.
Not wanted: Sources say Kate isn’t wanted on the BAFTAs red carpet | TWITTER
“It would be a real show of his commitment towards Bafta and create headlines around the world. But it was then expressed by senior staff within Bafta that Kate’s attendance will totally distract from all the film stars there.”
A second Bafta source said, “Most people think William will end up getting his way by bringing Kate but it’s created awkwardness because her attendance shouldn’t have been in question.”
Last night, Kensington Palace refused to comment on whether William or Kate would attend the event, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, February 12.
President: William has only attended the BAFTAs twice – despite being president for the past six years | INSTAGRAM
However, a royal insider said, “William is known to change his mind at the last minute. But these enquiries are likely to force an announcement —there can’t be a public split between Bafta and their royal president.”
Prince William became Bafta president six years ago, and has attended the event twice,, both in 2010 and 2014.
Last night, Bafta said that an invitation had been extended to the royal couple, and added, Â “It is completely untrue that Bafta has suggested that our president attend on his own. We would be delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses any year they are able to attend.”
