The Prince and Princess of Wales have enjoyed a glamorous night out with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise at the world premiere of his new movie, Digger, in London’s Leicester Square
The Princess of Wales pulled out all of the stops as she brought the glamour on a glamorous night out with Prince William — and Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise.
The royal couple joined the film star for the Royal Film Performance, which is also the world premiere for his new movie Digger, which was filmed in the UK at Pinewood Studios.
Kate turned heads as she stepped onto the red carpet in a stunning purple Jenny Packham gown complete with long, flared sleeves and a matching necklace. William looked equally smart in a black velvet jacket as the couple were greeted by cheering crowds.
The couple were then escorted into the screening at the Odeon in London’s Leicester Square by Cruise.
The actor and the couple are known for their friendly relationship with William and Kate also attending the premiere of Cruise’s blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick back in 2022.
Cruise once said of his bond with the heir to throne, who is also the president of BAFTA, said: “We have a lot in common. We both love England and we’re both aviators, we both love flying.”
In the past, the movie star has also lent his support to passion project – the Earthshot Prize – and he sent a surprise video message that was played during the awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, where he dubbed the prince a “dear friend”.
The outing came just hours after William served popcorn and sold tickets to moviegoers as he celebrated grassroots cinema, but was dogged by a question about Earl Spencer’s book.
William dished out one bag of the salted treat to three regulars at ActOne Cinema in west London and when told they would share, he joked: “Are you sure? Everybody needs their own popcorn – it’s moreish.”
But he struggled with processing the tickets and as he tapped buttons on the till, under the watchful eye of staff, he told the trio: “I made this very slow, I apologise.”
The cinema is celebrating its fifth anniversary after being launched in a former library in Acton, west London. As William arrived, he did not respond as a member of the press shouted: “Sir, how do you feel about your uncle’s book – have you read it?”
Headlines have been dominated for much of the past week by Earl Spencer’s book about William’s late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
Earl Spencer has made a series of damning allegations about the King, including the explosive claim that Charles said “we’ll forget her soon enough” following Diana’s death, prompting a war of words between him and Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Film Performance dates back to 1946 and raises funds for the Film and TV Charity which works to create healthier and more supportive working environments.
As well as meeting Cruise and Digger filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, William and Kate also met representatives from the Film and TV Charity.
The charity ensures that everyone working in the industry has somewhere to turn when they need help. This includes a 24/7 helpline, free counselling, financial grants, and a range of mental health initiatives designed to foster healthier, more supportive working environments.
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