CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports:

Prince William has dropped out of this weekend’s BAFTA Awards, following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, Variety has confirmed.

“In light of The Duke of Edinburgh’s passing, The Duke of Cambridge will no longer be part of BAFTA programming this weekend,” said BAFTA in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy at this time.”

Prince William — who is president of BAFTA was scheduled to lead a pre-recorded conversation at Saturday night’s craft awards.

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