The Duchess of Cambridge channelled her inner Hollywood A-lister as she joined Prince William at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London on Thursday night.
Kate, 40, looked radiant in a £2,700 off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret column gown, £2,300 Alexander McQueen clutch and £10,500 Robinson Pelham diamond star earrings as she made her glamorous entrance on the red carpet.
Meanwhile Prince William, 39, demonstrated his sartorial flair in a midnight blue Alexander McQueen velvet dinner jacket, tuxedo trousers and velvet slippers embroidered with miniature fighter jets in a nod to the film.
The couple joined leading man Tom Cruise and his co-stars Jennifer Connelly and Miles Teller as A-listers and British TV royalty descended on London’s Leicester Square for the glitzy gala screening.
The couple were joined by leading man Tom Cruise, who received praise from Royal fans after helping Kate on the red carpet.
The A-lister, 59, extended his hand to the Duchess of Cambridge, 40, as she navigated a set of stairs at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London’s Leicester Square.
Cruise was on hand to escort the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge down the red carpet and introduce them to his co-stars, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Miles Teller.
When he reached a small set of stairs ahead of the couple, Cruise immediately turned and offered a hand to the Duchess, who was walking next to him.
Kate, who looked stunning in a Roland Mouret column dress and black heels, reached out to take his hand for extra support.
The pair seemed to be getting on famously, with Kate flashing a megawatt smile at the actor as they chatted ahead of the premiere.
The Duchess of Cambridge was the picture of glamour in a black and white Roland Mouret gown for the premiere
Tom Cruise reached out to give the Duchess of Cambridge a hand as she made her way up the stairs to the cinema
The Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be getting on famously with Tom Cruise as they chatted on the red carpet
Allow me, Kate! Tom Cruise was on hand to help the Duchess of Cambridge as she walked the red carpet at the premiere
The Hollywood A-lister stepped in to help the Duchess as they made their way into the glitzy gala screening of Top Gun
The Duchess of Cambridge added a touch of sparkle to her look with a pair of flittering star earrings
Tom Cruise introduced the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to his co-stars including Jon Hamm, pictured shaking Kate’s hand
The Duchess of Cambridge looked chic in a monochrome designer dress, which she wore with classic black accessories
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to Top Gun: Maverick stars Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly ahead of the film
Fast friends! The Duchess of Cambridge shared a joke with Cruise as they chatted on the red carpet ahead of the premiere
The Duchess of Cambridge flashed a winning smile at Tom Cruise as he introduced the royals to his Top Gun co-stars
The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a figure-flattering black-and-white gown from the Roland Mouret archives for the occasion
Stars of the show: Top Gun: Maverick stars (left-right) Miles Teller, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly and Jon Hamm
Cruise, who took part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations last weekend, introduced the royal couple to his co-stars Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Miles Teller.
Ahead of the premiere, Cruise, 59, said he and the Duke of Cambridge ‘have a lot in common’ as he spoke of his admiration for the royal.
‘We have a lot in common. We both love England and we’re both aviators, we both love flying,’ he said.
The actor also expressed his joy to be back on the red carpet, saying: ‘I love what I do, I’ve always enjoyed it and I’m enjoying it even more now. ‘Particularly after the last couple of years, just to have an event like this is extraordinary.’
Maverick, which has so far received rave reviews from critics, sees Hollywood star Cruise reprise the role of US naval aviator Pete Mitchell and is being released 36 years after the 1986 original.
Stunning: The pair looked regal in black attire as they walked into the premiere at Odeon’s Leicester Square on Thursday
Attention to detail: William showed his love for aviation – and Top Gun – with a plane printed on loafers at the premiere
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, talk to family members of managing director at Paramount Pictures UK John Fletcher, as they arrive for the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at the Odeon Leicester Square
Kate appeared to be given a bunch of flowers by the children of John Fletcher ahead of the new film showing
Saying hi to fans! The Duke of Cambridge was joined by star Tom Cruise (left) as they waved at the crowd at the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at the Odeon Leicester Square
Jon Hamm, best known as the star of Mad Men, bowed his head as he shook the Duchess of Cambridge’s hand
Tom Cruise appeared in control of the situation as he chatted to the Duke and Duchess and producer Jerry Bruckheimer
The Duke of Cambridge wore a pair of black loafers decorated with a small plane, reminiscent of the fighter aircraft used in the original 1986 action movie
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge outshone the Top Gun: Maverick stars as they arrived for the premiere on Thursday
The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a figure-flattering black-and-white gown from the Roland Mouret archives for the occasion.
She styled the sleek monochrome dress with a black clutch by go-to designer Alexander McQueen and a pair of classic point toe heels which could just be glimpsed under the hem of her gown.
Kate finished the look with her breathtaking £10,500 Tsar Star Earrings by British jewellery designer Robinson Pelham.
The royal mother-of-three wore her brunette locks in a sleek parting and opted for dramatic dark eye makeup and a slick of pink lipstick.
Two children who spoke to William and Kate revealed the couple’s own brood, George, Charlotte and Louis, were gutted to miss the glitzy screening.
Look of love! Kate lovingly gazed at William as they got ready to watch the film, said to be one of the Duke’s favourites
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Tom Cruise attend the Royal Performance of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ at Leicester Square
Deep conversation: Tom and William appeared to chat away as they discussed aviation ahead of the film
Alfie Everett-Fletcher, nine, who met William at the cinema, said: ‘He asked me what I liked about the last one, the things I like, if I like jets and planes and motorbikes.’
Alfie said William told him he is a ‘big fan’ of the film and ‘cars and stuff’.
His mother Elise Everett added: ‘He said they have had the theme tune for the film playing with their kids.’
Alfie also said William told him his own children were ‘jealous’ to miss the premiere.
Poppy Saunders, 11, said it was ‘really good’ to meet Kate and give her a bunch of flowers outside the auditorium, although she was ‘really nervous’.
She said: ‘I gave the flowers and shook hands and she said ‘hello Poppy’. She said a lot about how the kids love the film as well.’
Her mother Linsay Saunders added: ‘She said she liked sweet peas because there were sweet peas in the flowers.’
On the young royals, Ms Saunders said Kate told them ‘they wished they were here tonight’.
She added: ‘And I said ‘well, it is a school night’.’
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge made their way into the cinema ahead of the special screening of Top Gun: Maverick
The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a classic monochrome look as she stepped out for the star-studded event
The Duchess of Cambridge appeared in high spirits as Tom Cruise introduced her and William to the film’s stars
Leading man Tom Cruise introduced the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to his Top Gun: Maverick co-stars at the premiere
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge looked excited as they prepared to take their seats in the cinema to watch Top Gun
Ready for action! The couple appeared excited as they walked into the cinema ahead of the film starring Tom Cruise
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed to the premiere by Lord Lieutenant Sir Kenneth Olisa, Cameron Saunders, Acting Chair of The Film and TV Charity and Alex Pumfrey, the organisation’s CEO.
According to reports Kate and William were honoured with their own VIP preview of the new film at a London cinema last month after Cruise heard William was a big fan of the original 1986 film.
The royals were joined by a whole host of A-listers at the event – posing in front of a real Typhoon plane jet outside the central cinema.
Among them was Carol Vorderman, 61, who got into the spirit of things by slipping into a tight fitting flight suit with a pair of aviator sunglasses hanging from her chest.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in high spirits as they attended the Royal Film Performance of the latest Top Gun film this evening at Leicester Square
Kate Middleton was glowing as she joined a slew of Hollywood A-listers at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick this evening in London
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Cameron Saunders (L) and Alex Pumfrey (R) of the Film and TV Charity for the Top Gun screening this evening
The Duchess of Cambridge meets stars of Top Gun: Maverick at the film’s UK premiere this evening at Leicester Square
The Duchess of Cambridge waves to royal fans as she and Prince William hit the red carpet for the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick this evening
Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise waves at fans as he steps out for the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in London this evening
Tom Cruise chatted with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ahead of the Royal Film Performance of the latest Top Gun film at Leicester Square
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly whilst attending the UK premiere of Top Gun
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to stars of Top Gun: Maverick including Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly at the film’s UK premiere this evening
The Duchess of Cambridge beamed at Tom Cruise as they chatted during the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in London this evening
Actors Lewis Pullman, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis meet the Duchess of Cambridge this evening at Leicester Square
Kate Middleton grinned as she chatted with guests at the Royal Film Performance of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square tonight
The royal couple chatted with guests at the Royal Film Performance of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square tonight
Kate Middleton was radiant as she stepped out for the Royal Film Performance of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square tonight
Miss Vorderman, who got her pilot’s licence back in 2014, accentuated her waist with a tight fitting belt around the suit, finishing the look with a simple black clutch bag.
In a nod to her former role as Countdown’s numbers maestro and Cruise’s Top Gun character Maverick, the name on her flight suit read ‘Matherick’.
She said of the outfit: ‘Strictly speaking it should be a gown on the red carpet tonight but this is my little homage to the original Top Gun and to my passion for aviation.’
Cruise’s co-star Jennifer Connelly, 51, looked elegant in a cream patterned dress – just hours after also jetting in from the Cannes Film Festival.
Also in attendance at the Leicester Square event – where fans waited for hours in the hope of catching a glimpse of Cruise – was Hayley Atwell.
Prince William cut a dapper figure in a blue velvet evening jacket, tuxedo trousers and playful airplane slippers
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke to A-lister Tom Cruise ahead of the premiere of his latest film
Prince William looked sharp in a classic tuxedo as he joined the Duchess of Cambridge and Tom Cruise at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere this evening
Kate was resplendent as she attended the Royal Film Premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in Leicester Square this evening
The Duchess of Cambridge chatted with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise as Prince William walked on at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick this afternoon
Kate Middleton was seen chatting with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise as they walked the red carpet at the Top Gun Maverick premiere this evening
Prince William appeared in good spirits as he chatted with Cruise on the red carpet of the Royal Film Performance of Top Gun: Maverick this evening
The Duchess of Cambridge was seen chatting with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise as they walked the red carpet at the Top Gun Maverick premiere this evening
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they attend a performance hosted by The Film and TV Charity, of which Her Majesty The Queen is Patron and has hosted special screenings attended by the Royal Family since 1946
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Cameron Saunders (L) of the Film and TV Charity, of which Her Majesty is patron, this evening in London
The Duchess of Cambridge channelled her inner Hollywood starlet as she joined Prince William on the red carpet at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London on Thursday night
Kate, 40, looked radiant in an off-the-shoulder gown and sparkling diamond earrings as she made her glamorous entrance
Miss Atwell – who stars alongside Cruise in the upcoming Mission Impossible film – looking stunning in a black velvet crop top with a matching long skirt a gloves.
The pair have been plagued with rumours they are dating but their current relationship status is unclear following reports of a break-up.
The event is being held as a fundraising event in aid of The Film and TV Charity, which supports people working behind the scenes in the UK’s screen sector.
Earlier this month, Cruise made a dramatic entrance at the US premiere of the film, landing a helicopter on an aircraft carrier in San Diego, California.
The film shown was A Matter Of Life And Death starring David Niven.
The most recent performance featured a screening of First World War epic 1917, directed by Sir Sam Mendes, and took place in 2019 at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in attendance.
On Sunday he attended an event celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Windsor. Last night he was in Cannes to promote the film at the annual Film Festival.
Tonight marks the 76th Royal Film Performance.
Initially called the Royal Command Film Performance, the first Royal Film Performance took place at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square in 1946 and was attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.
Pumped! Ahead of the premiere, Cruise, 59, said he and the Duke of Cambridge ‘have a lot in common’ as he spoke of his admiration for the royal
Power couple: Co-stars Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly struck a pose together as they arrived on the red carpet
Isn’t she lovely? The actress donned a waist-cinching black belt and added a touch of bling to her stylish look with silver rings
Happy to be here! Cruise, pictured, says he has an even greater love for his job after years off due to the pandemic
Hollywood stars! Jennifer Connelly cut an elegant figure in a flowing gown while Jon Hamm was dapper in black tie
Pretty in pink! Maverick: Top Gun star Miles Teller arrived with his wife Keleigh Sperry who wore a rose pink gown
Getting into the theme! Carol Vorderman donned a flight suit-inspired jumpsuit as she joined stars at the premiere
There he is! Tom Cruise once again cut a suave figure on Thursday as he attended the star-studded London premiere of his latest film Top Gun: Maverick, held at Leicester Square Gardens
Power couples: Anton Du Beke and his wife Hannah Summers (left) and HRVY with Mimi Slinger
Impressive: The sequel to Tony Scott’s classic 1986 blockbuster Top Gun has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one even declaring that it ‘improves upon the original in every conceivable way’ (Tom Cruise pictured in character)
