The Princess of Wales made her high-profile return to the cinema red carpet on Tuesday night, joining Prince William at the London premiere of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming film Digger. The appearance marks the royal couple’s first movie premiere since they attended Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick four years ago in 2022.
Red Carpet Fashion and Historic Royal Jewels
For the London premiere, Princess Kate wore a deep purple Jenny Packham gown featuring a sweeping train, pleated detailing, cap sleeves, a plunging neckline, and semi-sheer sleeves. She paired the ethereal dress with her hair styled down in loose waves. To complete the look, she accessorized with the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, a piece over a century old featuring a pearl necklace and a heart-shaped amethyst and diamond pendant. The historic jewel was originally given to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Queen Alexandra upon her wedding day in 1923, and was later worn by Queen Camilla to the Skyfall premiere in 2012. Additionally, Princess Kate wore a pair of Collingwood Pearl Drop earrings from the collection of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
Prince William’s Attire and Friendship With Tom Cruise
Prince William accompanied the Princess of Wales wearing a smart black velvet tuxedo with silver trim and a matching bowtie. The couple enthusiastically greeted lead actor Tom Cruise upon their arrival. The Prince and Princess of Wales share a long-standing friendship with the action star, attending many of his London premieres. Speaking with press at the event prior to their arrival, Cruise expressed his admiration for the royals, stating, “I just love them. They are lovely people and I have great respect for them.”
Tom Cruise Discusses His Role in Digger
Tom Cruise stars as oil baron Digger Rockwell in the upcoming action-comedy film Digger, which is set for a worldwide release on October 2. In the movie, his character attempts to fix an impending environmental disaster caused by his own company using only a shovel. Speaking with GQ, Cruise described the demanding nature of the project: “It is the culmination of all my skills. I’ve never done it before. Everything that I’ve done has been very thought-out, why I did it. I have personal goals and challenges with everything I do. I was so excited to be able to have this character. It’s the most challenging character ever.”
Did you know? Prince William and Princess Kate’s last red carpet appearance prior to this premiere was in February, when they attended the BAFTAs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movie premiere did Prince William and Princess Kate attend?
The royal couple attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s upcoming film Digger.
What historic jewelry did Princess Kate wear to the premiere?
Princess Kate wore the century-old Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, featuring a heart-shaped amethyst and diamond pendant, alongside Princess Diana’s Collingwood Pearl Drop earrings.
When is Tom Cruise’s movie Digger scheduled for release?
Digger is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2.
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