Prince Williamis putting his best foot forward on the red carpet!The Duke of Cambridge made a rare fashionable statement at theTop Gun: Maverickpremiere in Londonon Thursday in a pair of unexpected shoes.The prince, 39, looked dapper in an Alexander McQueen velvet tuxedo andCrockett & Jonesblack velvet loafers that were embroidered with airplanes.Each shoe featured an F-18 Super Hornet in honor of the aircraft famously featured inTop Gun.William previously served as a pilot with the Royal Air Force and as an air ambulance helicopter pilot, making his interest in the film no surprise.Prince William’s shoes.Dan Kitwood/Getty"Having the Royal Warrant for HRHPrince Charlesmeant that we were gratefully approached to produce the slippers for HRHPrince Williamon this occasion, proudly turning the slippers around in just 2 weeks, usually a 2-month process. One has little choice but to jump around for such a prestigious customer," a spokesperson for Crockett & Jones said.Tom Cruise and Prince William.DAN KITWOOD/POOL/AFP/Getty Images"It gives us great pride to be associated with such a wonderful and historic family, and to have two members of the royal family wear our footwear, a just a few weeks before the Jubilee celebration, is nothing short of incredible.“William and his wifeKate Middletoncomplemented each other perfectly in their monochrome looks. Kate, 40, was dazzling in a floor-length Roland Mouret off-the-shoulder black dress with a white bandeau.Prince William and Kate Middleton.Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesThe couple joinedTop GunstarTom Cruiseon the red carpet as they were introduced to other cast members, like Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, who plays the son of Cruise’s comrade Goose from the original movie.At one point, Cruise offered his hand to Kate as she climbed a few stairs leading up to the theater in Leicester Square.Prince William, Kate Middleton and Tom Cruise.DAN KITWOOD/POOL/AFP/GettyThe London premiere won’t be the first time William and Kate have seen the highly anticipated film. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were reportedly treated to a special screening of theTop Gunsequel at the invitation of Cruise, who had heard William was a fan of the original 1986 movie.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“We have a lot in common,” Cruise said of the royal at the premiere, according to My London. “We both love England and we’re both aviators, we both love flying.”
Prince Williamis putting his best foot forward on the red carpet!
The Duke of Cambridge made a rare fashionable statement at theTop Gun: Maverickpremiere in Londonon Thursday in a pair of unexpected shoes.
The prince, 39, looked dapper in an Alexander McQueen velvet tuxedo andCrockett & Jonesblack velvet loafers that were embroidered with airplanes.
Each shoe featured an F-18 Super Hornet in honor of the aircraft famously featured inTop Gun.
William previously served as a pilot with the Royal Air Force and as an air ambulance helicopter pilot, making his interest in the film no surprise.
Prince William’s shoes.Dan Kitwood/Getty
“Having the Royal Warrant for HRHPrince Charlesmeant that we were gratefully approached to produce the slippers for HRHPrince Williamon this occasion, proudly turning the slippers around in just 2 weeks, usually a 2-month process. One has little choice but to jump around for such a prestigious customer,” a spokesperson for Crockett & Jones said.
Tom Cruise and Prince William.DAN KITWOOD/POOL/AFP/Getty Images
“It gives us great pride to be associated with such a wonderful and historic family, and to have two members of the royal family wear our footwear, a just a few weeks before the Jubilee celebration, is nothing short of incredible.”
William and his wifeKate Middletoncomplemented each other perfectly in their monochrome looks. Kate, 40, was dazzling in a floor-length Roland Mouret off-the-shoulder black dress with a white bandeau.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
The couple joinedTop GunstarTom Cruiseon the red carpet as they were introduced to other cast members, like Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, who plays the son of Cruise’s comrade Goose from the original movie.
At one point, Cruise offered his hand to Kate as she climbed a few stairs leading up to the theater in Leicester Square.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Tom Cruise.DAN KITWOOD/POOL/AFP/Getty
The London premiere won’t be the first time William and Kate have seen the highly anticipated film. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were reportedly treated to a special screening of theTop Gunsequel at the invitation of Cruise, who had heard William was a fan of the original 1986 movie.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
“We have a lot in common,” Cruise said of the royal at the premiere, according to My London. “We both love England and we’re both aviators, we both love flying.”
source: people.com
