William steps down from Bafta ceremonies after Prince Philip s death
The Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 on Friday, became Bafta’s first president in 1959
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attending the 73rd British Academy Film Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall, London in February 2020 (Image: Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
The Duke of Cambridge has withdrawn from this weekend’s Bafta awards coverage following the death of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.
This year’s film awards will be handed out over two nights in largely virtual ceremonies, with presenters attending London’s Royal Albert Hall in person for Sunday’s broadcast.
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