The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the world premiere of Tom Cruise's new film Digger at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, central London, where Cruise was seen greeting William with the comment "great jacket" as the prince walked towards him wearing a tuxedo with a double-breasted velvet jacket and bow tie on the red carpet, which was black for the night.
Royal fashion and notable guests
Kate wore a purple, floor-sweeping Jenny Packham dress accessorised with Diana, Princess of Wales's earrings and the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace. The film was shown to raise funds for The Film and TV Charity, which works to create healthier and more supportive working environments.
Sir David Beckham, who is friends with Cruise, was among the guests with his sons Romeo and Cruz. The royal couple attended the UK premiere of Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick in Leicester Square in 2022.
Film plot and royal interactions
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. 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. William and Kate briefly paused for pictures with the Beckhams before heading into the screening.
Cast members Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons and Emma D'Arcy enjoyed a brief chat with the royals before the screening. Hannah Waddingham, who starred alongside Cruise in 2025's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, was also among the guests.
Charity impact and beneficiary stories
The premiere, hosted by Warner Bros Pictures and the Film and TV Charity, is the 73rd royal film performance delivered by the charity. Funds raised will be used to help support people working across the film, television and cinema industries, including a 24/7 helpline, free counselling, financial grants, and a range of mental health initiatives.
William and Kate also met charity representatives and people who have benefitted from its 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. She spoke to William about how she wants to highlight "hidden homelessness" among creative people and women, and 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."
