Tom Cruise and the royals unite for star-studded London premiere of dark comedy

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23 Sep 2026 • 3:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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Tom Cruise and the royals unite for star-studded London premiere of dark comedy

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new dark satirical comedy film Digger at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square for the 73rd Royal Film Performance.
  • Kate wore a floor-sweeping purple Jenny Packham gown accessorised with earrings belonging to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, while Prince William arrived in a double-breasted velvet tuxedo jacket, which Cruise reportedly said was “great”.
  • Directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, Digger follows a powerful oil tycoon attempting to prove himself as humanity's saviour following a massive environmental catastrophe caused by his company.
  • The royal couple met with cast members Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, and Emma D'Arcy, as well as Sir David Beckham, who attended the screening with his sons Romeo and Cruz.
  • Organised alongside Warner Bros Pictures, the premiere raised funds for The Film and TV Charity, which provides 24-hour helplines, counselling, and financial support grants to film and television industry workers.

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