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At a London film premiere for "Digger," Prince William complimented Tom Cruise on his jacket while Kate held onto Cruise’s hand as they descended the stairs. The event, which took place at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square theatre, was part of a fundraiser for The Film and TV Charity, aiming to support mental health initiatives in the film industry. During the red carpet, William and Kate engaged with several cast members and charity beneficiaries, including Chloe Malone who discussed hidden homelessness among creative individuals with the prince.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-23,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
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.
Written for “Tom Cruise Digger Premiere Royal Atte…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 9 other(s) covering the same event.
A smiling Cruise commented “great jacket” as William walked towards him wearing a tuxedo with a striking, double-breasted, velvet jacket and bow tie on the red carpet – which was black for the night.
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which → smile → night
The film was shown at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square theatre, central London, to raise funds for The Film and TV Charity, which works to create healthier and more supportive working environments.
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which → show → environments
The royal couple attended the UK premiere of Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick in Leicester Square in 2022.
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couple → attend → 2022
Digger is a satirical black comedy about a powerful oil tycoon who tries to prove he is humanity’s saviour after his company triggers a global environmental disaster.
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company → try → disaster
As Cruise greeted the royal couple alongside the film’s director Alejandro G Inarritu, William mentioned their previous meeting, saying “the last time he was in a helmet and flying suit”.
Cruise was also spotted holding Kate’s hand and helping her down the stairs on their way to the screen.
Cast members Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons and Emma D’Arcy enjoyed a brief chat with the royals before the screening.
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members → greet → screening
Hannah Waddingham, who starred alongside Cruise in 2025’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, was also among the guests at the star-studded evening.
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The premiere, which was hosted by Warner Bros Pictures and the Film and TV Charity, is the 73rd royal film performance delivered by the charity.
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which → host → charity
Funds raised will be used by the charity to help support people working across the film, television and cinema industries.
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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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William and Kate also met charity representatives and people who have benefitted from its work.
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who → meet → work
Chloe Malone, 27, who was sleeping rough last year, is now in temporary accommodation and set to study production at the National Film and Television School thanks to the charity.
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who → sleep → charity
She spoke to William about how she wants to highlight “hidden homelessness” among creative people and women.
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she → speak → people
She later said William appeared to be “obviously interested” in the topic, adding: “If we are hoping to end homelessness we need to understand the data to get an understanding of what has happened and appropriately tackle the issue.”
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what → say → issue
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