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Jennifer Newton

Tom Cruise hailed a 'perfect gentleman' after sweet moment with Kate Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet with Hollywood star Tom Cruise at the royal premiere of Top Gun: Maverick tonight.

And the superstar actor was hailed a "perfect gentleman" after royal fans spotted a sweet moment between him and Kate.

The duchess looked stunning in a gorgeous black and white off-the-shoulder gown by Roland Mouret, which she paired with seemingly very high heels.

So when it came to navigating several steep steps as she and Prince William went to meet the rest of the cast of the movie, Tom kindly offered Kate his hand.

And in an adorable moment, Kate took it as the movie star helped her up the stairs - in a move that was praised by fans.

Tom Cruise escorted the royal couple down the red carpet (Getty Images)
Tom Cruise offers Kate a hand as she goes up some steps at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere (Getty Images)

One wrote on Twitter : "Tom Cruise being a perfect gentleman tonight!! Kate just stunning."

Another said: "Tom Cruise is a true gentleman, the Duchess of Cambridge is stunning!"

One tweeted: "A true fan girl moment for the Duchess of Cambridge - as Tom Cruise helps her up the steps at the Top Gun Maverick premiere, with Prince William looking super happy for his wife!"

Kate flashes Tom a smile as she and William meet Top Gun: Maverick cast members Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly (PA)

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While another added: "They've met so many big names, they're not generally fazed by celebrity, but I think perhaps William knows Kate's dying!"

The royal couple attended the London premiere tonight, which is taking place as a Royal Film Performance, and were able to meet the rest of the cast.

The royal couple chat to Cruise in front of a model fighter plan at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere (AFP via Getty Images)
Kate wore an off the shoulder gown by Roland Mouret (AFP via Getty Images)

The fundraising event is held in aid of The Film and TV Charity, which supports people working behind the scenes in the UK’s screen sector.

Initially called the Royal Command Film Performance, the first Royal Film Performance took place at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square in 1946 and was attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.

Maverick, which has so far received rave reviews from critics, sees Tom reprise the role of US naval aviator Pete Mitchell and is being released 36 years after the 1986 original.

Other stars include Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Monica Barbaro, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm and Glen Powell.

The film was originally due for release in July 2019 but was repeatedly pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier this month, Cruise made a dramatic entrance at the US premiere of the film, landing a helicopter on an aircraft carrier in San Diego, California.

And on Sunday during an event celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, he expressed a desire to land a helicopter in Trafalgar Square.

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