Prince William and Duchess Catherine will attend the BAFTAs.
The royal couple are set to attend the British Academy Film Awards, which take place in London on Sunday February 12, despite previous claims the Duchess was told she couldn’t attend over fears she would "totally distract" from the movie stars.
Amanda Berry, chief executive of BAFTA, told the Express.co.uk: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are fantastic supporters of BAFTA. We very much look forward to welcoming Their Royal Highnesses at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 12 February."
It comes after a source claimed the Duchess wasn’t allowed to attend the glitzy award show as senior staff were worried she would "totally distract" audiences from the film stars.
A source said: "William has faced serious criticism from the film industry for missing the BAFTAs the last two years, despite being our president. As a result of that feedback, he made it clear he wants to go this year and even bring Kate.
"It would be a real show of his commitment towards BAFTA and create headlines around the world. But it was then expressed by senior staff within BAFTA that Kate’s attendance will totally distract from all the film stars there."
And whilst it has been suggested that Prince William – who has three-year-old Prince George and 20-month-old Princess Charlotte with his wife – would just opt to bring the Duchess with him anyway, the whole thing has caused "awkwardness" between the two parties.
Another source told The Sun newspaper: "Most people think William will end up getting his way by bringing Kate but it’s created awkwardness because her attendance shouldn’t have been in question."
Prince William and Duchess Catherine to attend BAFTAs
