Prince William gave insight into his mindset after his uncle, ex-Prince Andrew, was arrested last Thursday.
The Prince of Wales attended the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday alongside his wife, Kate Middleton, where he was asked about the movie “Hamnet.”
“Hamnet,” which ended up winning in the best British film category of the annual awards show, centers around William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, dealing with the tragic death of their 11-year-old son.
William, 43, noted that he hadn’t seen the critically acclaimed film yet because he didn’t currently have the appropriate mindset.
Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday (pictured here), where he was asked if he had seen the movie “Hamnet.” POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Will said he had not seen the emotional drama about William Shakespeare and his wife dealing with the death of their young son because he was not in the right mindset. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
“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.
Will reportedly answered, “I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment.” FilmMagic
Meanwhile, Kate said she had seen the film and shed tears over it. James Veysey/Shutterstock
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.
It’s a trying time for the royal family as William’s uncle, former Prince Andrew (pictured here at the funeral of Katherine, Duchess of Kent, in September 2025 alongside Will) was arrested Thursday. REUTERS
The disgraced royal, pictured here in the backseat of a car after he was released Thursday following police questioning, is accused of allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. REUTERS
“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.
Will and Kate (pictured here with Andrew at the funeral of Katherine, Duchess of Kent) support King Charles’ statement on Andrew’s arrest, in which Charles said he supports an investigation into the accusations against Andrew. REUTERS
Andrew has denied any wrongdoing when it comes to Epstein. REUTERS
“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.