The British Royal Family is facing renewed turmoil after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The scandal adds to years of controversy surrounding his links to Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles III said the family welcomes an investigation.
Amid the fallout, Prince William and Catherine Princess of Wales attended the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards in London. When asked about watching Hamnet, William admitted, “I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment,” a comment many saw as reflecting current tensions.
A body language expert told Page Six that the couple appeared anxious, noting subtle self-soothing gestures from William. Still, he remained attentive, reportedly telling Kate to “watch your step” as they walked the red carpet.
Despite the controversy, the royal show went on.