Prince William will make solo red carpet appearance at the star-studded BAFTAs on Sunday – as Princess Kate continues to recover from abdominal surgery

William, who is president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta), is attending his first high-profile royal engagement since his wife’s operation last month.

Initially, it was thought he would miss the event on Sunday at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

Last year, he attended the ceremony along with the Princess of Wales, where they met award-winners Cate Blanchett, Austin Butler and Emma Mackey.

Kate had surgery on January 16 at the London Clinic and has since returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to be with their three children.