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Prince William attends BAFTA Awards sans Kate Middleton, gets chummy with Hollywood elite

The BAFTA Film Awards took place in London on Sunday

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Prince William was without his usual plus one at the annual BAFTA Film Awards in London on Sunday, where he got chummy with Hollywood's elite.

The heir to the throne was noticeably without his wife, Kate Middleton, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery. 

Serving as President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, William was the guest of honor at the event.

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Prince William in a navy velvet tuxedo waves as he attends the BAFTAS

Prince William arrived at the BAFTAs solo, as his wife Princess Catherine, continues to recover from abdominal surgery. (ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Inside, he was photographed mingling with some A-list stars, including Australian actress Cate Blanchett and British footballer David Beckham.

Prince William seated next to Cate Blanchett in a red cap sleeve dress at the BAFTAS

Prince William converses with Australian actress Cate Blanchett at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards. (JORDAN PETTITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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David Beckham shakes hands and smiles down at David Beckham, also wearing a tuxedo

Prince William shook hands with is fellow Brit, David Beckham, inside the BAFTAs. (Jordan Pettitt - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Historically, William has attended the awards show with his wife. The Prince of Wales only resumed royal duties last week, attending his first engagement on Feb. 14, since the Princess of Wales was hospitalized in January and King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis earlier in the month.

He hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, which acknowledged the exceptional achievements of individuals. The ceremony, which normally takes place at Buckingham Palace, was likely at Windsor Castle so that William could remain close to his wife, who is recovering at their home, Adelaide Cottage, royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

Prince William in a tuxedo walks with Kate Middleton in a white gown to the 2019 BAFTAs split Prince William in a tuxedo walks alongside Kate Middleton in a white and gold dress at the 2020 BAFTAs split Prince William in a tuxedo and Kate Middleton in a white one-shoulder dress with black gloves at the 2023 BAFTAs

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the BAFTA Film Awards together in 2019, 2020 and 2023 (L-R). (Getty Images)

Sunday's show was hosted by Scottish actor, David Tennant. 

Many of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance, including the casts of two of 2023's most esteemed films, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."

Emily Blunt in a sparkly cut out dress stands next to Emma Stone in an orange sparkly dress who stands next to Margot Robbie in a black and pink dress

Emily Blunt, Emma Stone and Margot Robbie smile on the BAFTAs carpet together. (Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images)

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Lily Aldridge in a black gown with poofy white sleeves split Bradley Cooper poses next to Carey Mulligan split Dua Lipa in a one shoulder long red dress

Lily Collins, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and Dua Lipa all graced the BAFTAs red carpet on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The award show precedes the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. 

Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer. Story tips can be sent to caroline.thayer@fox.com.

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