AsKate MiddletonandPrince Williamstepped out for a glamorous red carpet event, Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louishad an early night at home.
While chatting with some children at theTop Gun: Maverickpremiereon Thursday, Kate was heard explaining why the couple’s three children didn’t tag along for the red carpet moment.
“It’s a school night,” she said.
WhilePrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louishaven’t been to their first film premiere yet, they have walked a red carpet before. In Dec. 2020, the entire family of fivestepped out for an evening at the theater, where they watched a Christmas pantomime play from box seats at the London Palladium.
In fact, Princess Charlottelet go of her father’s handas they neared the entrance, opting to walk the last bit of red carpet solo. WhenPrince Williamreached down to grab it again, the confident little royal seemed to want to take in the exciting surroundings solo. William then sweetly stroked his daughter’s head before placing his hand on her back.
Prince William, 39, went with a classic black tuxedo and bow tie — but had some fun with the theme of the night via his shoes. He sported Crockett & Jones loafersembroidered with F-18 planes!
Prince William and Kate Middleton.JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Image
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Prince William, Kate Middleton and Tom Cruise.DAN KITWOOD/POOL/AFP/Getty
At one point in the night, Cruise offered his hand to Kate as she climbed a few stairs.
The London premiere won’t be the first timePrince Williamand Kate have seen the highly anticipated film. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge werereportedly treated to a special screeningof theTop Gunsequel at the invitation of Cruise, who had heard William was a fan of the original 1986 movie.
“We have a lot in common,” Cruise said of the royal at the premiere, according toMy London. “We both love England and we’re both aviators, we both love flying.”
Tom Cruise, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
For Cruise, 59, it won’t be his only royal encounter of the week. On Sunday, the actor co-hosted a star-studded televised event celebratingQueen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The monarch, 96, made arare outingfor the performance of “A Gallop Through History,” appearing delighted as she watched acting and musical performances as well as horse displays.
source: people.com
