PRINCE William revealed his anger at the BAFTAs on the lack of diversity among this year’s BAFTA nominees.

He announced a “full and thorough review of the entire nomination process”.

The prince, who is president of the academy, raised his concerns after all 20 stars nominated for acting gongs were white – and the shortlist for best director was all-male.

At the Royal Albert Hall, he said: “Both here in the UK and many countries across the world we are lucky to have incredible film makers… Men and women from all backgrounds and ethnicities enriching our lives through film.

“Yet in 2020 and not for the first time in the last few years we find ourselves talking again about the need to do more to ensure diversity in the sector and in the awards process. That simply cannot be right in this day and age.” He also appeared to refer to productions such as The Crown when he added: “I don’t know whether I should be proud or slightly alarmed of the winners over the last decade who have portrayed members of my own family.”

The all-white nominations in the actor, actress, supporting actor and supporting actress categories come four years after BAFTA chief executive Amanda Berry said she wanted the awards to be as “diverse as they possibly can be”.

Best film went to 1917, and Sam Mendes its director won the BAFTA Director award. Joaquin Phoenix won the Best Actor in Joker and the Best Actress Award went to Renee Zellweger in Judy.

Original Screenplay went to Parasite, with Jojo Rabbit winning the award for Adapted Screenplay. Michael Ward, star of Blue Story, won the award for Rising Star.

Supporting Actor was won by Brad Pitt, in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, with Supporting Actress going to Laura Dern, for her part in Marriage Story.

. See also Film Review: 1917 (cert 15)