Once inside, the evening quickly shifted from spectacle to celebration. The couple spent time speaking with guests and industry figures, with conversations naturally drifting toward the films nominated that night.
Among them was Hamnet, the historical drama that would go on to secure major wins. William reportedly admitted he had not yet seen the film, explaining that he preferred to watch emotionally intense stories when in the right frame of mind.
“I need to be in quite a calm state,” he was heard saying. “I’m not at the moment. I will save it.”
Catherine, meanwhile, had already watched the film. She described it as deeply moving, praising both its emotional weight and its music score. Reflecting on the experience, she joked that watching it may not have been the wisest decision.
“I think it was a very bad idea actually,” she said with a smile. “I ended up with very puffy eyes.”
She went on to highlight the film’s themes of grief and family, noting how cinema can often open the door to difficult conversations at home.