William steps down from Bafta ceremonies after grandfather’s death

The Duke of Cambridge will miss the Baftas after his grandfather’s death (PA)

Bafta president the Duke of Cambridge has withdrawn from this weekend’s Bafta awards ceremonies following his grandfather’s death, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

The Duke of Edinburgh was Bafta’s first president, serving from 1959 to 1965, and continued to support the organisation throughout his life.