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Prince William, Princess Kate celebrate Tom Cruise at 'Digger' premiere in London

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Prince William and Princess Kate attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new film, "Digger," at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in central London. At the event, Kate wore a purple gown and reportedly donned Queen Elizabeth Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace from 1923. The film stars include Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, and Emma D'Arcy, with Cruise noting in an interview that "Digger" represents the most challenging character he has ever played.

Written by AI on 2026-09-23, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 3, Prince William and Princess Kate, also known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new film "Digger" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in central London. The event was a charity screening for The Film and TV Charity, which aims to create healthier working environments in the entertainment industry.

Kate wore a stunning custom purple Jenny Packham gown that featured pleated bodice, cape-like sleeves, and a floor-sweeping skirt. She accessorized with the Queen Mother's Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, a heart-shaped piece given to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Queen Alexandra on her wedding day in 1923.

Cruise greeted William and Kate alongside director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. During the event, Cruise complimented William on his jacket, saying "Great jacket," to which William replied with a mention of their previous meeting at the premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick." Additionally, Cruise was seen helping Kate down the stairs to the cinema.

While walking into the screening venue, Kate narrowly avoided tripping when Claire Tavernier, the chairman of The Film and TV Charity, accidentally stepped on her gown. Despite this mishap, Kate laughed it off and continued with grace, showing resilience and poise in front of the cameras. The event also included a brief chat between cast members Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, and Emma D'Arcy with the royal couple before the screening began. Sir David Beckham was also among the attendees at the star-studded event.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in central London on Tuesday for the premiere, alongside the film's stars and its director, Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Kate wore a regal purple gown and accessorized the look with a heart-shaped necklace.

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🔮 Prince William and Princess Kate were among the star-studded guests at the London premiere for Tom Cruise's new film, "Digger."

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Prince William, Princess Kate celebrate Tom Cruise at 'Digger' premiere in London · assertive framing

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Prince William and Princess Kate were among the star-studded guests at the London premiere for Tom Cruise's new film, "Digger." asserted

William → stud → film

Kate → step → necklace

The necklace, which appears to have pearls and an amethyst and diamond pendant, is reported to be the Queen Mother's Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, which was a gift from Queen Alexandra to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day in 1923. asserted

which → appear → 1923

Kensington Palace did not share details about her look. asserted

Palace → share → look

Queen Camilla appeared to have worn the same necklace in 2012 to the London premiere of "Skyfall." asserted

Camilla → appear → Skyfall

Kate was all smiles as she arrived at the event with William by her side and mingled with Cruise and other filmmakers. "Digger," out on Oct. 2 and filmed at Pinewood Studios near London, follows "the most powerful man in the world" who "embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything," according to a description of the film. The cast includes Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde and Emma D'Arcy. uncertain

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In a rare interview, Cruise spoke with GQ and said that "Digger" "is the culmination of all my skills. asserted

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I’ve never done it before. asserted

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" "Everything that I’ve done has been very thought-out, why I did it," he added. asserted

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"I have personal goals and challenges with everything I do. asserted

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I was so excited to be able to have this character. asserted

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It’s the most challenging character ever. asserted

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