The Duke of Cambridge has admitted that
he and his wife, Kate, “regulate Prince George’s
screen time” as he launched a bursary scheme to help underprivileged
and talented future stars find a career in showbiz.
The royal father-of-three made the relatable parenting confession as he
met game designer, Harry Petch, during a visit to the newly-refurbished BAFTA
headquarters in London on Thursday.
Harry, who has received support through BAFTA’s Young Game Designers
(YGD) programme, showed off his carbon-capturing game called ‘Net Carbon’,
which was unveiled at Cop26 in Glasgow last year.
Taking the controls, Prince William revealed that eight-year-old Prince George “in particular” loves computer
games. But he said they try to “regulate screen time” at
home. He added: “I like this for school, it is a great way to teach
the kids.”
It comes as the Duke launched the Prince William BAFTA Bursary Fund,
which is aimed at talented individuals who, due to financial reasons, would
otherwise not be able to pursue careers in the screen industries.
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William revealed he regulates his children’s screen time
William, who is President of BAFTA, said: “I am hugely proud
of BAFTA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that young talent from all walks of
life is given every possible opportunity to build and develop successful
careers in the film, games and television industries. The redevelopment of 195
Piccadilly has created fantastic new learning spaces to ensure that future
generations can receive the support they need to thrive.”
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William speaking with Suranne Jones and Annie Price
During his visit, the Duke met Vigil star Suranne Jones and presenter and past mentee Annie Price.
BAFTA-winning actor and mentor Suranne said: “If you want to
find your footing in the arts, BAFTA’s unique approach of harnessing the
industry to support emerging talent can be invaluable. As young as eight, I
dreamed of becoming an actor, but I didn’t begin my professional career until
the age of 16.
“A lot of young people in creative fields who don’t have family
connections in the industry don’t know where to turn for help or advice and I
resonate with their stories in that sense. Behind the scenes and beyond the
awards, there is a lot of good work being done to level the playing field for creatives
from all walks of life and I’m delighted to play my part in my role as a BAFTA
mentor.”
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William has launched a bursary fund to help underprivileged talent
William also visited the Creative and Future Galleries, BAFTA’s new
dedicated learning area with in-built state-of-the-art technology which will
enable users to collaborate and network.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last attended the British Academy Film Awards in
February 2020, but last year’s ceremony went virtual amid the pandemic. The
2022 bash will take place on 13 March at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
