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Laura Sharman & Rosaleen Fenton

Prince William and Kate are 'being careful' about Prince George's hobby

Prince William told yesterday how he and Kate "are being careful" about one of Prince George's hobbies.

The Duke of Cambridge said his eldest son, in particular, eight, is "fascinated" with computer games - and they're having to monitor their children's screen times.

He gave a glimpse into family life and his parenting decisions when it comes to technology during a visit to Bafta's redeveloped headquarters in central London yesterday.

"At the moment it's trying to regulate the gaming... monitoring screen time. Got to be careful of that," William said.

"They're fascinated by it. George particularly. He's more interested in it. The other two are a bit too small at the moment but they love the films."

William admitted that he also "adores film and gaming" as he took the controls of a console at the event.

During his tour, the duke also chatted with actress Suranne Jones, who starred in the BBC hit series Doctor Foster and mentors fledgling stars for Bafta.

The three Cambridge children are all said to enjoy computer games (KENSINGTON PALACE/AFP via Getty)

The royal is president of the arts charity Bafta and praised the organisation's "commitment" to ensure those with potential have every opportunity to develop their skills.

A bursary scheme has been launched in his name to help future stars from under-represented groups forge a career in the creative industries.

The Prince William Bafta Bursary for films, games, and television professionals aims to "supercharge" Bafta's support for these talented individuals, the charity has said.

Harry Petch, 20, of Bafta Young Game Designers, showed off his carbon capturing game called Net Carbon which was unveiled at Cop26 in Glasgow last year.

Prince William visiting BAFTA on Thursday to mark the reopening of their London headquarters (REUTERS)

The duke also met young creatives helped by the Prince William Scholarship and asked them "is it working well for you? I can have a word with the boss, the real boss."

William praised the developments at Bafta and its new learning spaces to help future generations to thrive.

"I am hugely proud of Bafta's ongoing commitment to ensuring that young talent from all walks of life are given every possible opportunity to build and develop successful careers in the film, games and television industries," he said in a statement.

"The redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly has created fantastic new learning spaces to ensure that future generations can receive the support they need to thrive."

The Cambridges clapping for NHS carers (BBC Children in Need/Comic Relief via Getty Images)

William also joined Jones and BBC3 presenter and campaigner Annie Price and their two mentees Lily Blunsom-Washbrook and Roxanne McKenzie.

Roxanne told the duke: "It can seem an impossible dream to reach so mentoring is helpful."

William added: "It is such a big enormous industry so having mentoring support and bursary is important."

Bafta, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, is best known for its annual awards ceremony, but is increasing its support for groups who are under represented in the creative industries.

Prince William meeting participants of the bursary and scholarship programmes during his visit to BAFTA (REUTERS)

The charity also announced its Bafta Elevate scheme offering bespoke support which will open this year to film and television producers from under-represented groups..

Jones, who won a Bafta for her role in Doctor Foster, said after the royal visit: "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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