Prince William visited the London Screen Academy (LSA) in his role as BAFTA President, just days after Kensington Palace confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will not attend the Baftas this month.
The Prince of Wales met with the next generation of British filmmaking talent, engaging with students and industry professionals at the academy, which aims to address skills shortages and diversity challenges in the UK's screen and creative sectors.
As President of Bafta, Prince William continues his support of British television, film and games industries, with a particular focus on removing barriers for emerging talent.
The engagement aimed to highlight William's commitment to nurturing new creative professionals, as met students across various production disciplines.
Prince William is set to visit the London Screen Academy (LSA) in his role as Bafta President
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The LSA, which opened its doors in 2019, provides free sixth form education with a focus on practical filmmaking skills.
Students at the academy receive hands-on training across various disciplines including film production, costume design, editing and animation.
The curriculum combines industry-relevant skills with traditional qualifications such as Maths and English A Levels.
The academy was established by leading figures in the film industry to tackle two key challenges: a skills shortage and lack of diversity in UK screen industries.
Prince William toured the academy and meet Year 13 students participating in their Collaboration Project
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The institution maintains strong ties with Bafta, serving as a Prince William bursary partner to support emerging talent.
During his visit, Prince William toured the academy and meet Year 13 students participating in their Collaboration Project.
The project transformed the school into a working film set, with students from four pathways - Craft, Technical, Post-Production, and Production Management - working together on a short film titled Melomania.
The Prince of Wales engaged with students across multiple departments, learning about their skills development and course experiences.
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Kensington Palace confirmed that Princess Kate and Prince William will not attend this year's Bafta Film Awards on Sunday
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His schedule includes meetings with hair and make-up teams and discussions about costume creation.
Kensington Palace confirmed that Princess Kate and Prince William will not attend this year's Bafta Film Awards on Sunday.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as Bafta President, was never scheduled to attend the 2025 ceremony, despite his appearance last year.
Instead, he is focusing his efforts on supporting the next generation of British film talent.
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