Prince William's Mood Shift at BAFTA After Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest

Prince William recently shared his feelings after the arrest of his uncle, ex-Prince Andrew, while attending the BAFTA Awards 2026 with Kate Middleton.

Prince William's Reaction

William, 43, noted he hasn't watched the film "Hamnet," which won Best British Film at the awards, as he doesn't currently feel in a calm state. He expressed a need to be more settled before viewing it.

Kate, however, watched the emotionally charged movie and mentioned it left her in tears due to its beautiful cinematography and music.

BAFTA Awards Appearance

The couple made a stylish appearance at the event, with Kate wearing a blush-colored Gucci gown and William in a Giorgio Armani evening jacket. They posed for photographs on the pink carpet despite ongoing family troubles.

Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest

The arrest of ex-Prince Andrew occurred on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct relating to confidential documents forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein. Further investigations might lead authorities to Buckingham Palace for additional scrutiny.

A royal insider suggested that resolution may only come through legal consequences for Andrew, which would allow the monarchy to move forward.

Royal Family's Stance

Will and Kate support King Charles' statement expressing deep concern over Andrew's accusations. The King emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation by authorities.

Earlier this month, their spokesperson confirmed that both William and Kate are deeply concerned by the revelations involving Epstein and remain focused on supporting victims.