Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Why Prince William and Kate Joined Tom Cruise’s Digger Premiere
Prince William and Kate went to a movie premiere in London with Tom Cruise.
The movie is called Digger.
Their visit was also meant to help people who work in film and television.
The premiere raised money for The Film and TV Charity.
This charity provides counselling, financial help and other support.
William and Kate met people who had received help from the charity.
One guest, Chloe Malone, is studying film production after experiencing rough sleeping.
The event also included many actors and celebrities.
Prince William and Kate attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s film Digger.
The event was the 73rd royal film performance supporting The Film and TV Charity.
Funds raised will support people working across the UK film and television industry.
The charity offers counselling, financial grants, a helpline and mental health programmes.
The royals met beneficiaries, including Chloe Malone, who is studying film production after experiencing rough sleeping.
- Who
- Prince William, Kate, Tom Cruise, film and television industry workers, and The Film and TV Charity.
- What
- A London premiere of Digger that also served as the 73rd royal film performance supporting the charity.
- When
- During the evening of the film’s London premiere; no date was specified.
- Where
- The Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London.
- Why
- To raise money and awareness for support services benefiting people across the UK film and television industry.
- Film
- Digger, starring Tom Cruise
- Event
- The 73rd royal film performance
- Venue
- Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London
- Beneficiary
- The Film and TV Charity
- Charity services
- A 24-hour helpline, free counselling, financial grants and mental health programmes
- Organisers
- Warner Bros. Pictures and The Film and TV Charity
- Featured beneficiary
- Chloe Malone, who plans to study film production at the National Film and Television School