William and Kate join Tom Cruise at Digger premiere

Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, joined Tom Cruise at the world premiere of his film Digger at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, London, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The event marked the 73rd Royal Film Performance, held in support of the Film and TV Charity, which provides mental health and financial assistance to people working across the UK film, television and cinema industries. Cruise greeted William with the words "great jacket" as the prince approached in a black velvet tuxedo. Before the royal couple arrived, Cruise told reporters: "I just love them. They are lovely people and I have great respect for them." The actor was also seen taking Kate's hand and guiding her down the steps to the cinema, a gesture that drew comparisons to the couple's 2022 appearance at the UK premiere of Top Gun Maverick at the same venue. Kate wore a floor-length purple gown by Jenny Packham, accessorised with the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace and the Collingwood pearl drop earrings that belonged to Princess Diana.