“I’m sorry Catherine isn’t here, she loves the BAFTAs.” In London, first solo red carpet for Prince William. This evening was also his first major public appearance since resuming his public functions, after his wife's operation on January 16.

He spoke behind the scenes with many actors and actresses, discussing their films or the power and diversity of the categories awarded during the ceremony. But faced with moviegoers queuing outside the Royal Festival Hall, where the ceremony was held, Prince William admitted: "I haven't seen Barbie yet "