Look: Prince William and Princess Kate shine on the red carpet at 2023 BAFTAs

The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards kicked off at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday evening with the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the red carpet, reports 'Variety'.

The royals were the last to arrive, says 'Variety', following a parade of nominees, presenters and guests, notably Michelle Yeoh, Eddie Redmayne, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose and Daryl Mccormack.

Kate paired a floor-length white Alexander McQueen dress, which she has worn previously, with black gloves and gold earrings. When the royal couple walked in, many of the people gathered outside shouted "We love you, Kate".

She added glamour to her monochromic look with a pair of shoulder-length gloves. William was dressed in a classic black suit.

Other attendees on the red carpet included Angela Bassett, Jessica Henwick, Patrick Stewart, Emma Thompson and fashion designer Vera Wang.

Inside the hall, BAFTA welcomed the largest number of guests to ever attend the ceremony in a slightly more cramped setting than years past, notes 'Variety'.

Inside the auditorium, guests remarked on the new venue, where a number of drinks receptions were organised across the Royal Festival Hall's many floors. Most couldn't help but draw comparisons to the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall, the stately home of the film awards in previous years.

Prince William has been president of the BAFTA since 2010 and regularly attends events to promote the British film industry.