Friday 20 May 2022 09:52 AM Kate Middleton dazzles as she joins Prince William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere trends now

Friday 20 May 2022 09:52 AM Kate Middleton dazzles as she joins Prince William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere trends now
Friday 20 May 2022 09:52 AM Kate Middleton dazzles as she joins Prince William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere trends now

Friday 20 May 2022 09:52 AM Kate Middleton dazzles as she joins Prince William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere trends now

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 an 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

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

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

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

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 Hollywood A-lister stepped in to help the Duchess as they made their way into the glitzy gala screening of Top Gun

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The Duchess of Cambridge added a touch of sparkle to her look with a pair of flittering star earrings

Kate Middleton at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere

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

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

Prince William and Kate Middleton arriving at the premiere

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

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

Kate and Tom Cruise on the red carpet

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 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

The Duchess of Cambridge in Roland Mouret

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

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

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

Attention to detail: William showed his love for aviation - and Top Gun - with a plane printed on loafers at the premiere 

Jon Hamm, best known as the star of Mad Men, bowed his head as he shook the Duchess of Cambridge's  hand

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

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 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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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