Princess Catherine is a regular guest at the BAFTA film awards ceremony. Every time she appears here is always an event, especially after a 3-year hiatus. She last appeared here in 2023, and she missed the last two years due to cancer treatment.
Princess Catherine and Prince William, BAFTA 2026
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For this year's appearance, Catherine Middleton chose a dress from her own wardrobe – a soft lilac Gucci outfit, which we first saw her wearing back in 2019 during the Women in Finance dinner. With this choice, the Princess of Wales demonstrated that it is not necessary to choose something new even for events of this level, and also reminded us with the color of the dress – spring with its tenderness is already felt in the air.
Interestingly, among British stylists there is an opinion that it is the presence of the Princess of Wales that makes the BAFTA red carpet more restrained and elegant, and her image also influences the images of other guests. “This is not a place for risk and shocking,” says stylist Holly White, who dresses Naomie Harris and Rosamund Pike. “There is a special majestic energy here that makes BAFTA truly unique. At any moment you can find yourself next to the royal family, say hello, talk, and at the same time you want to look appropriate.”
Princess Catherine in a Gucci dress, 2019
Prince William's look supported Catherine's — to match his wife's soft lilac dress, he chose a velvet tuxedo in a rich purple color, which is a symbol of the royal family. A real power couple.