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David Beckham was rubbing shoulders with royalty yet again as he and his sons posed with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the star-studded premiere of Tom Cruise's new film Digger on Tuesday night.
The former footballer, 51, was joined by Cruz, 21, and Romeo, 24, for the photo opportunity with the royals – while his eldest Brooklyn, 27, was unsurprisingly absent amid their ongoing family feud.
David finally received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle last November for his longstanding services to sport and charity and had made no secret of his wish for one beforehand.
David looked smart in his tuxedo for the Royal Film Performance of Digger held at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square.
His dapper sons matched their famous father as they all posed with clasped hands during the photo opportunity.
Meanwhile Princess Kate did not disappoint in a purple flowing gown by Jenny Packham with a daring gap at the back for the occasion.
David Beckham was rubbing shoulders with royalty yet again as he and his sons posed with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the star-studded premiere of Tom Cruise's new film Digger
The former footballer, 51, was joined by Cruz, 21, and Romeo, 24, for the photo opportunity with the royals - while his eldest Brooklyn, 27, was unsurprisingly absent
Elsewhere on the night Cruise was the perfect gentleman as he guided Princess Kate down the steps to the cinema at the world premiere of the new film.
The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled on the red carpet as they joined the acting legend in London's Leicester Square.
While it's hard to outshine Hollywood royalty, all eyes were on the future king and queen as they arrived for the Royal Film Performance.
There had been huge anticipation in advance of the princess's latest red carpet look, and Princess Kate did not disappoint in her purple look.
Her jewels were even more eye-catching, as she wore the Queen Mother's amethyst necklace paired with pearl earrings belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales, showed off to perfection with a heavy curled hairstyle pulled back at the side.
The dazzling necklace had also been worn by Queen Camilla at the Royal World Premiere of Skyfall at the Royal Albert Hall on October 23, 2012.
Prince William looked dapper in black tie, wearing a velvet evening jacket and highly polished shoes as he waved to the crowd, which had turned out en masse to watch Hollywood stars – and royalty – walk the red carpet.
It was something of a reunion for the couple and Cruise, 64, who met at the UK premiere of his hit film Top Gun: Maverick in May 2022.
They were pictured beaming as they chatted to the Hollywood legend ahead of the screening of his new film, as well as filmmaker Alejandro G Iñárritu.
David finally received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle last November for his longstanding services to sport and charity
Elsewhere on the night Cruise was the perfect gentleman as he guided Princess Kate down the steps to the cinema at the world premiere of the new film
Princess Kate did not disappoint in a purple flowing gown by Jenny Packham with a daring gap at the back for the occasion
Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell in the new satirical comedy film Digger
Cruise and the future king have also worked together at an event to support the London Air Ambulance charity.
The star is even reported to have organised a special screening of the movie for the Wales family after hearing the prince was a huge fan of the 1986 original.
Speaking about the Prince and Princess before their arrival, Cruise said: 'I just love them. They are lovely people and I have great respect for them.'
The star and the future king have also worked together at an event to support the London Air Ambulance charity.
He has said of William: 'We have a lot in common. We both love England and we're both aviators. We both love flying.'
Tonight, Cruise was the perfect gentleman, taking Princess Kate's hand as he helped her down the stairs in her gown as she clutched a black purse, while William waved to the crowd.
The premiere, hosted by Warner Bros and held in aid of the Film and TV Charity, saw William and Catherine greeted by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of London.
They were escorted down the red carpet by Marcus Ryder, chief executive of the Film and TV Charity, and chair Claire Tavernier where they were warmly greeted by Cruise and filmmaker Alejandro G Iñárritu.
Cruise initially stood with his hands clasped but then kissed the princess on each cheek. The group stood chatting for several minutes longer than planned, laughing and joking uproariously.
Mr Ryder joked to Cruise: 'So, my one job was to introduce the Prince and Princess of Wales to you but you beat me to it.'
The royals were then introduced by Cruise to members of the cast and creative team, including Riz Ahmed, before he escorted them to the cinema, holding the princess's hand as he helped her walk down the steps.
Inside the cinema, William and Catherine were introduced to a line-up of beneficiaries from the Film and Television Charity including Chloe Malone, 27, who only last year was sleeping rough and is still in temporary accommodation but is about to embark on a production course at the National Film and Television School thanks to the charity. She praised it for 'saving' her and thanked William for his work to eradicate homelessness.
The Princess was also presented with a posy and a programme by Evie Peters, seven, while four-year-old Sahrae-Lea Herbert gave the Prince a programme. Both girls, who had been waiting excitedly for them, executed beautiful curtseys.
'Thank you for my lovely flowers,' Catherine said.
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