Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage, Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/GettyDameHelen Mirrenwill once again pay homage toQueen Elizabeth II.On Tuesday, five days before the 2023 EEBAFTA Film Awardsin London, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced that Mirren will lead a “special tribute” to the late monarch at this year’s ceremony. The 77-year-old actress famously playedQueen Elizabethin the 2006 movieThe Queen, winning an Oscar and a BAFTA for her performance. She reprised the royal role for the Broadway playThe Audiencein 2015.Mirren became a dame (the female equivalent of a knight in theMost Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama in 2003 and got to meet the sovereign at a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011.Queen Elizabeth II meets with Helen Mirren in May 2011.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyIn a briefstatementon the upcoming tribute, BAFTA said, “The Queen occupies a unique place in BAFTA’s history, a close association that spanned 50 years. Through her various patronages, The Queen was renowned for her support of the UK’s creative industries.“The arts organization enjoyed a close association withQueen Elizabeth, who died in September at age 96, for most of her record-breaking reign. In addition to serving as patron of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Royal Variety Charity and the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, the Queen also gave her portion of the proceeds from the 1969 BBC documentaryRoyal Familyto the Society of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA’s predecessor, to establish a headquarters.Helen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyHelen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Miramax/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2013, the Queen accepted a BAFTA of her own. The honorary British Academy Special Award celebrated her decades-long support of film and television in the U.K.On the day of the Queen’s death, BAFTA sent condolences to the royal family.“The Queen occupies a unique place in the Academy’s history and will be missed enormously,” astatementsaid. “Our thoughts are with our President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.“Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Williamhas served as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, following in the footsteps of his grandfatherPrince Philipand auntPrincess Anne.Kensington Palace hasconfirmedthat William andKate Middletonwill attend the BAFTAs this weekend, marking their debut at the glamorous event as the Prince and Princess of Wales.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince William and Kate Middleton at BAFTAs 2020.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesIt will also mark a return to the awards for the royal couple for the first time in three years. In 2021,William pulled out of an appearance at the BAFTAsfollowing his grandfatherPrince Philip’s death. It was announced last year that the royal couplewouldn’t attend the awards ceremonydue to diary constraints.
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DameHelen Mirrenwill once again pay homage toQueen Elizabeth II.On Tuesday, five days before the 2023 EEBAFTA Film Awardsin London, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced that Mirren will lead a “special tribute” to the late monarch at this year’s ceremony. The 77-year-old actress famously playedQueen Elizabethin the 2006 movieThe Queen, winning an Oscar and a BAFTA for her performance. She reprised the royal role for the Broadway playThe Audiencein 2015.Mirren became a dame (the female equivalent of a knight in theMost Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama in 2003 and got to meet the sovereign at a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011.Queen Elizabeth II meets with Helen Mirren in May 2011.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyIn a briefstatementon the upcoming tribute, BAFTA said, “The Queen occupies a unique place in BAFTA’s history, a close association that spanned 50 years. Through her various patronages, The Queen was renowned for her support of the UK’s creative industries.“The arts organization enjoyed a close association withQueen Elizabeth, who died in September at age 96, for most of her record-breaking reign. In addition to serving as patron of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Royal Variety Charity and the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, the Queen also gave her portion of the proceeds from the 1969 BBC documentaryRoyal Familyto the Society of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA’s predecessor, to establish a headquarters.Helen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyHelen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Miramax/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2013, the Queen accepted a BAFTA of her own. The honorary British Academy Special Award celebrated her decades-long support of film and television in the U.K.On the day of the Queen’s death, BAFTA sent condolences to the royal family.“The Queen occupies a unique place in the Academy’s history and will be missed enormously,” astatementsaid. “Our thoughts are with our President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.“Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Williamhas served as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, following in the footsteps of his grandfatherPrince Philipand auntPrincess Anne.Kensington Palace hasconfirmedthat William andKate Middletonwill attend the BAFTAs this weekend, marking their debut at the glamorous event as the Prince and Princess of Wales.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince William and Kate Middleton at BAFTAs 2020.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesIt will also mark a return to the awards for the royal couple for the first time in three years. In 2021,William pulled out of an appearance at the BAFTAsfollowing his grandfatherPrince Philip’s death. It was announced last year that the royal couplewouldn’t attend the awards ceremonydue to diary constraints.
DameHelen Mirrenwill once again pay homage toQueen Elizabeth II.
On Tuesday, five days before the 2023 EEBAFTA Film Awardsin London, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced that Mirren will lead a “special tribute” to the late monarch at this year’s ceremony. The 77-year-old actress famously playedQueen Elizabethin the 2006 movieThe Queen, winning an Oscar and a BAFTA for her performance. She reprised the royal role for the Broadway playThe Audiencein 2015.
Mirren became a dame (the female equivalent of a knight in theMost Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama in 2003 and got to meet the sovereign at a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
Queen Elizabeth II meets with Helen Mirren in May 2011.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
In a briefstatementon the upcoming tribute, BAFTA said, “The Queen occupies a unique place in BAFTA’s history, a close association that spanned 50 years. Through her various patronages, The Queen was renowned for her support of the UK’s creative industries.”
The arts organization enjoyed a close association withQueen Elizabeth, who died in September at age 96, for most of her record-breaking reign. In addition to serving as patron of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Royal Variety Charity and the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, the Queen also gave her portion of the proceeds from the 1969 BBC documentaryRoyal Familyto the Society of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA’s predecessor, to establish a headquarters.
Helen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyHelen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection
Helen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).
PHOTO: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyHelen Mirren inThe Queen(2006).PHOTO: Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection
In 2013, the Queen accepted a BAFTA of her own. The honorary British Academy Special Award celebrated her decades-long support of film and television in the U.K.
On the day of the Queen’s death, BAFTA sent condolences to the royal family.
“The Queen occupies a unique place in the Academy’s history and will be missed enormously,” astatementsaid. “Our thoughts are with our President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.”
Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty
Prince Williamhas served as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, following in the footsteps of his grandfatherPrince Philipand auntPrincess Anne.
Kensington Palace hasconfirmedthat William andKate Middletonwill attend the BAFTAs this weekend, marking their debut at the glamorous event as the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
Prince William and Kate Middleton at BAFTAs 2020.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
It will also mark a return to the awards for the royal couple for the first time in three years. In 2021,William pulled out of an appearance at the BAFTAsfollowing his grandfatherPrince Philip’s death. It was announced last year that the royal couplewouldn’t attend the awards ceremonydue to diary constraints.
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