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In the wake of his uncle, former Prince Andrew’s arrest last Thursday, Prince William offered a glimpse into his current state of mind. This revelation came during his appearance at the 2026 BAFTA Awards on Sunday, where he was accompanied by his wife, Kate Middleton.
During the event, conversation turned to the film “Hamnet,” a poignant story that explores the lives of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, as they grapple with the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son. The film, which captivated audiences and critics alike, ultimately took home the award for Best British Film.
When asked about the critically acclaimed movie, the 43-year-old Prince shared that he had yet to watch it. He admitted that he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to engage with such an emotionally intense narrative at the moment.
“I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment,” William explained to the Daily Mail, adding, “I will save it.”
“I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment,” he said, per the Daily Mail. “I will save it.”
However, Kate, 44, said she had watched the emotional film and that it left her in tears.
“I thought it was a bad idea, actually,” she joked. ‘Ended up with very puffy eyes. It was so beautifully shot. The music as well. The score is fantastic.”
Despite the current royal family drama, Will and Kate made a chic appearance at the BAFTA Awards. Kate stunned in a blush-colored Gucci gown while Will looked sharp in a Giorgio Armani burgundy velvet evening jacket and black pants.
The couple smiled for photographers as they walked the pink carpet.
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Feb. 19 — his 66th birthday. He was questioned for 11 hours at a police station before he was released.
The disgraced royal was arrested for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Things may escalate further for the royal family, as we’re told UK police investigators could head as far as Buckingham Palace, where Andrew kept an office and a suite of rooms, and also gain access to his and his former staff’s computers and phones with a judge’s warrant.
“I think the only way this situation resolves itself — and allows the monarchy to move on — is if Andrew goes to prison,” a royal insider told us.
“Truly, things can’t move on until we get a new reign [when Prince William is King] during which we might get a honeymoon period.”
Meanwhile, Will and Kate support King Charles’ statement on Andrew’s arrest, Page Six learned.
Charles expressed his “deepest concern” over the accusations against his younger brother 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,” the statement read in part. “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”
Earlier this month, Will and Kate publicly reacted to the newly released files on Epstein for the first time.
“I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations,” the couple’s spokesperson told journalists.
“Their thoughts remain focused on the victims,” the spokesperson added.