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It’s a royal date night for Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled on the red carpet for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards at Southbank Centre in London Feb. 22, marking the couple’s first joint appearance at the event in three years.
As William, 43, arrived wearing a burgundy velvet suit jacket for the ceremony—where he is slated to present the Fellowship Award, the evening's highest honor—Kate, 44, complemented the color scheme in a pink off-the-shoulder gown.
William—who has served as President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010—has frequently attended the annual event alongside his wife, most recently stepping out together for the festivities in 2023. The following year, the heir apparent to the British throne went solo as Kate recovered from an abdominal surgery, one month before she shared her cancer diagnosis.
While the royals—who share kids Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—are no strangers to the BAFTAs, they’ll be joined this year by first-time host Alan Cumming, who recently discussed his mindset going into the big night.
“I’m pretty excited but also daunted,” he told PA Media in an interview published Feb. 16. “It’s like I’m going to be in a play, but I don’t know the script yet.”
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And even though the Traitors host acknowledged he’s “done things like this before,” don’t expect quite the same level of drama that transpires at the roundtable.
“I know I’ve got to strike that balance between celebration and mischief, but I won’t be too satirical or mean because we’re there to celebrate people’s achievements,” Alan explained. “I can get away with more than most people would because I’m mischievous and a bit cute, so that lets me be a little more biting or provocative without scaring people away.”
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards air at 8 p.m. ET on E!. In the meantime, keep reading to see more of Kate's best fashion looks...
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Christmas Cheer
Kate Middleton's color palette was muted but she radiated joy all the same during the royal family's walk to church on Christmas morning in 2025, her return to the annual tradition after celebrating the holiday privately with Prince William and their kids the previous year.
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Royal in Red
For a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2022, the Princess of Wales styled her sparkly Jenny Packham gown with several regal accessories, including Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Family Order badge, the sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order, diamond frame earrings, a diamond Art Deco brooch and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's famed Lotus Flower Tiara.
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Princess of Style
Shortly after succeeding the Princess of Wales title, Kate wore this stunning Jenny Packham gown with Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara to a state dinner in 2022.
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Vision in White
There's nothing more refreshing than seeing a royal who isn't afraid to wear an item on numerous occasions. The royal last wore this Barbara Casasola number at the 2016 for the Art Fund awards.
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Elegance at Work
Kate took the army's salute in 2019 while sporting a lovely Catherine Walker coat dress, which she paired with matching clutch and shoes.
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Flaunt It
Kate showed the Americans how it is done in a white gown by Alexander McQueen, the same designer who created her iconic wedding dress, during a state banquet with Steven Mnuchin in 2019.
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Tea Party Ready
When in the presence of the Queen, it is pretty important to wear your Sunday finest. In 2019, the Princess of Wales sported a pink coat dress by Alexander McQueen and a fascinator by Juliette Botterill.
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Boho Chic
For the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a whimsical dress from British label Erdem.
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Sophisticated Suits
Kate wore a matching blazer and skirt combo to The Royal Foundation's Mental Health in Education conference in 2019.
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Gorgeous Gowns
The royal stunned in a white McQueen gown for the 2019 BAFTA Awards.
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Going Green
Kate turned heads in this Eponine London dress for Children's Mental Health Week 2019.
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Cute and Casual
In 2019, 5he royal looked fabulous in a tweed jacket and boots at Islington Community Garden.
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Pretty in Plaid
Kate looked gorgeous in a Q by McQueen green and blue tartan coat dress during a visit to Scotland in 2019.
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Bold and Beautiful
The royal isn't afraid to rock a bold shade, like this pretty magenta she wore to The Royal Opera House in 2019.
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Beautiful in Blue
Kate was all smiles as she watched a flypast to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force in 2018.
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Elegant in Emerald
The mother of three stunned in this number for an event with Family Action Charity in 2019.
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Royal Red
Next to Meghan Markle's royal blues, the Duchess of Cambridge's monochromatic ensemble made a major impact in 2018.
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Teal Time
In January 2019, Kate took a stroll with Prince William in a coat dress, matching hat and black pumps.
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Festive and Chic
Kate was a major holiday fashion inspo in this green and white L.K. Bennett polka dot dress paired with a khaki clutch and matching heels during a 2018 visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
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Cinderella Story
The princess looked like a real-life Cinderella at a 2018 diplomatic reception in this sparkly Jenny Packham gown that featured sheer cap sleeves and clusters of sequins.
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Fabulous Flare
For an official visit to RAF Akrotiri in 2018, Kate rocked a business-casual look that included a forest green Smythe blazer paired with navy trousers and a white shirt.
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Pleasant in Plaid
Kate hosted a 2018 holiday party in this festive plaid Emilia Wickstead skirt paired with a black Brora cardigan and slouchy black high-heel boots.
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Burgundy Beauty
In 2018, the royal visitsed UCL Developmental Neuroscience Lab at UCL London in a burgundy Paule Ka blazer and skirt paired with a black turtleneck, tights and heels.
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Buttoned and Belted
Wearing a chic blue coat dress with matching navy pumps and a black clutch, Kate stunned during the 2018 opening of McLaren Automotive's Composites Technology Centre.
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Velvet Trim
Kate attended a 2018 Remembrance Day service in a dark green coat with button detailing and a velvet trim collar, cuffs and pockets. She paired the jacket with a fuzzy headband and carried a black clutch.
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Aquamarine Dream
For the 2018 Tusk Conservation Awards, Kate wore her aquamarine Jenny Packham gown (a stunning look she's worn before) paired with diamond chandelier earrings, a matching clutch and Jimmy Choo pumps.
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Nice in Navy
The Princess of Wales arrived at Imperial War Museum in 2018 clad in a fitted blue sheath dress, nude heels and a matching nude clutch.
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Royal Wedding Style
For Princess Eugenie's 2018 wedding, Kate wore an all-fuchsia ensemble that included a stunning dress and matching fascinator from Alexander McQueen.
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Chic in Check
In 2018, the mother of three stunned in a burgundy accented Erdem check print dress paired with a matching clutch and heels.
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Lady in Lavender
Kate looked typically elegant for a 2018 mental health summit in this beautiful purple Emilia Wickstead dress, nude heels and an Aspinal leather handbag.
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