Kate Middleton, Prince William attend BAFTA Awards 2026 in first joint appearance since ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest

Prince William and Kate Middleton looked stunning at the 2026 BAFTA Awards as they made their first joint appearance following ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest earlier this week.

The royal couple put on a brave face for the cameras as they walked the red carpet on Sunday.

The Prince of Wales, 43, looked dapper in black tie as he smiled for photographers alongside his wife, who wore a floor-length pink dress.

For accessories, Middleton, 44, dangly earrings and carried a small clutch. She styled her hair in loose curls.

William, who is the president of BAFTA, and Middleton did not stop to speak to press as they made their way into the Royal Festival Hall.

While this is the couple’s first joint appearance after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained, the Princess of Wales, who is a Patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, attended the England vs Ireland Six Nations game in London on Saturday.

She was spotted sporting a big smile as she sat next to injured English player Fin Baxter in the stands.

Photos showed the mother of three wore an an England scarf over a blue suit and styled her hair in loose curls for the event.

Mountbatten-Windsor brought in his 66th birthday from jail on Thursday after he was arrested over his ties to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

He was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to Epstein while working as a British trade envoy.

The arrest was made nearly one month after he was reported to the Thames Valley Police over his alleged misconduct by anti-monarchy campaigner Graham Smith.

If convicted, the former prince could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Hours later, the terrified disgraced royal was caught attempting to hide from cameras in the backseat of a car following his release from Aylsham Police Station.

King Charles — who was allegedly not informed ahead of time regarding his brother’s detainment — reacted to the news of his brother’s arrest on Thursday with the “deepest concern” as he released a statement addressing the scandal.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” he began in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace.

“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”

“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” the monarch added. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”