The royal couple spotlight Welsh talent as Kensington Palace releases a
bilingual good-luck note
Prince William and Catherine sent their best wishes to nominees ahead of this
year’s BAFTA Cymru Awards, showing their continued support for the Welsh arts
community.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as BAFTA’s president, appeared via video
message during Sunday’s ceremony at ICC Wales in Newport. The clip was
recorded during his visit to Bad Wolf Studios in Cardiff last month. Before
the event began, Kensington Palace posted a note on social media in both
English and Welsh: “Good luck to all the Nominees at tonight’s @baftacymru
Awards!” followed by “Pob lwc heno i’r holl Enwebeion yng Ngwobrau
@baftacymru!”
Hosted by Welsh TV presenter Owain Wyn Evans, the 34th BAFTA Cymru Awards
celebrated film and television talent across 17 categories, along with two
special honours. Lost Boys and Fairies led the night with five wins, while The
Golden Cobra and Mr Burton each received two awards.
In his recorded address, William praised the UK’s creative industry, saying,
“The screen arts are a vital part of our cultural landscape, enriching both
the UK’s storytelling heritage and our economy.” He highlighted BAFTA’s
bursary programme for helping young people take their first steps in the
industry, adding, “Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not—and that’s
where BAFTA plays such an important role.”
He closed by thanking Film Cymru Wales, Screen Alliance Wales, and all who
support BAFTA’s work, before congratulating the night’s winners and wishing
everyone a good evening.
