In the realm of royal happenings, Meghan, known for her dramatic flair, has reportedly approached Prince William with an unusual request.
She has supposedly asked him to allow her husband, Harry, to take charge of the 2024 BAFTA Awards.
The reason behind this intriguing plea?
It appears that Prince Charles is preoccupied with attending to his unwell wife, Catherine.
How intriguing!
But before delving further into this royal saga, let’s delve into the world of the BAFTA Awards.
The full roster of nominations for the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards has been unveiled, heralding a time to honor the crème de la crème of the film industry.
The event is all set to commend the top performances and exceptional movies of the past year.
And leading the pack in nominations?
None other than Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” positioned for a string of victories, closely pursued by “Poor Things” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Save the date, as the awards ceremony is slated for February 18 at London’s Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
The event will be exclusively broadcast in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, while international viewers can catch it on Britbox in various countries.
Truly a global extravaganza, wouldn’t you agree?
Now, onto the juicy details.
Surprisingly, the Meghan and Harry Netflix series failed to secure an invitation to the prestigious event.
Quite shocking, isn’t it?
It seems as though the BAFTA organizers discerned that royal drama might not quite fit the bill as award-worthy material.
But let’s dig deeper into the heart of the matter.
Interestingly, the president of BAFTA happens to be none other than Prince William himself.
Yes, you read that right!
The very same Prince William who is reportedly fielding Meghan’s plea to have Harry take the helm this year.
Rumors suggest that Harry desires to assume the role of host and oversee the awards while Prince Charles tends to royal obligations and Catherine’s undisclosed health issues.
Sources hint that this ingenious plan is the brainchild of Meghan Markle herself, aiming to captivate Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet.
The lengths she’ll go to mingle with the stars!
Had Princess Catherine been in good health, she would have likely stood by William’s side at the awards ceremony.
However, given her current condition, as reported by the Daily Mail, Prince William is expected to skip the BAFTAs and other commitments to support his wife during her recovery from abdominal surgery.
But that’s not all!
Prince Charles, too, will be assuming the role of caregiver and refraining from official duties while his wife is hospitalized.
Consequently, Prince William will need to reschedule a slew of engagements, including the BAFTAs on February 18th, the Six Nations rugby matches, and various charity events.
What a royal predicament indeed!
Speaking of rugby, William, the patron of the Welsh rugby team, is likely to miss some Six Nations games next month.
Although France and Ireland are set to kick off the championship on February 2nd, don’t anticipate seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales in the stands.
They’ll be preoccupied tending to their royal responsibilities.
And the saga continues!
William was also slated to conduct investitures throughout January and February, but those plans will have to be put on hold.
It appears that Prince Alan—oops, I mean Prince Hassan—may step in to fill his shoes.
Last year, William graced the BAFTAs with his presence, proudly donning his president’s cap.
However, this year seems to call for a rain check.
Additionally, last week saw the Prince of Wales attending an engagement solo, sans Catherine, where he met with rugby legend Rob Burrow to present him with his CBE.
It seems the royals are facing one hurdle after another.
Oh, the twists and turns of royal life!