In Pictures: Tom Cruise and royals lead stars at Top Gun: Maverick premiere

Kate, 40, cut an elegant figure in a monochrome gown

Kate is accompanied by Tom Cruise as she arrives for the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. Picture: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, have taken to the red carpet in their sartorial best at the Top Gun: Maverick film premiere.

The actor was joined by William and Kate at the glitzy event in Leicester Square, which took place on Thursday evening as a royal film performance.

Tom Cruise attending the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick (Ian West/PA)

Cruise, 59, has reprised his role as hot-shot Navy lieutenant Maverick, more than 30 years after the release of the original film.

Kate, 40, cut an elegant figure while accompanying William to the premiere.

The Duchess of Cambridge with Miles Teller and Tom Cruise (Ian West/PA)

Miles Teller, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Jay Ellis and other members of the cast (Ian West/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to Tom Cruise (Ian West/PA)

Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly (Ian West/PA)

Miles Teller (Ian West/PA)

Jon Hamm (Ian West/PA)

Tom Cruise waves to fans (Ian West/PA)

Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry (Ian West/PA)