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He will also take a starring role in the ceremony as he will
present Dame Helen Mirren with the Fellowship Award. The actress,
who famously won an Oscar and BAFTA for playing William’s
grandmother The Queen, will be given the accolade to honour her
lifetime achievement to the world of film, television or games.
Past winners have included Judi Dench and David
Attenborough. “This is the greatest professional honour I can
imagine,” said Dame Helen. “Certainly one I never dreamt of as a
schoolgirl in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.”
The father-of-one, is currently studying a bespoke agriculture
course at Cambridge University, but has had a busy week of
engagements which has seen him highlight the need to stop the
illegal wildlife trade.
The Duke, who will be attending the event without the Duchess of
Cambridge, has been president of the Academy since February 2010
and has helped launched many BAFTA programmes including the ‘Give
Something Back’ campaign.
The campaign, which launched in October 2013, was set up to support
young people from all backgrounds in entering the film, television
and gaming world.
This year’s BAFTA awards sees Gravity lead with 11 nominations,
while 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle follow behind with
10.
BBC1 will air the award ceremony from 9pm.
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