The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor just days before the 79th British Academy Film Awards would become the subject of comedy for the presenters of the ceremony.
However, BAFTA bosses are making sure that is not the case as they prepare to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales on Sunday night. Last year, Prince William and Princess Kate opted out and instead took a family vacation during that time.
With the arrest of King Charles’s disgraced brother a sensitive issue, bosses have issued strict instructions over any potential Andrew “pranks” for the night.
The awards will be presented by Alan Cumming, 61, who has criticized the royal family on several occasions. Notably, he returned his OBE honor in 2023. He was even part of the animated parody series about the royal family. The Prince.
Alan replaces actor David Tennant, 54, as host of the Baftas this year, which is a cause for concern now after the series of events that took place for the royals.
“Alan clearly has opinions about the monarchy,” a source said. The sun. “Bafta bosses want to keep the focus on the films and the winners.”
They added: “Any mention of Andrew’s arrest would take away from the awards. There is concern about any attempt at humor about what happened to Andrew.”
Additionally, the source insisted that it would be “even more awkward” if Prince William and Princess Kate were in the audience.
