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Willix, P. (2026, September 25). Tom Cruise praises ‘charismatic’ William and Kate after film premiere. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/tom-cruise-riz-ahmed-david-beckham-princess-wales-b1298365.html
Willix, Pierra. “Tom Cruise praises ‘charismatic’ William and Kate after film premiere.” Evening Standard, 25 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/tom-cruise-riz-ahmed-david-beckham-princess-wales-b1298365.html.
Willix, Pierra. “Tom Cruise praises ‘charismatic’ William and Kate after film premiere.” Evening Standard, September 25, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/tom-cruise-riz-ahmed-david-beckham-princess-wales-b1298365.html.
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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.
