Considered the biggest night in the British film industry, the BAFTAs lit up the capital after one of the gloomiest winters in years.

I knew the red carpet's best-dressed list would miss one of its brightest stars: Kate Middleton, who went on a Caribbean vacation instead of attending this year's ceremony. There wasn't much time to miss the royal and her lineup of dazzling gowns as she took her well-deserved trip,

Stars were all smiles despite the chilly weather as they walked the red carpet at London's Royal Festival Hall, for this year's Bafta Film Awards. Nominees and guests posed for photos as they gathered for the UK film calendar's biggest night.