Highlights
- Director Steven Spielberg was joined by Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the UK premiere of his new film War Horse in London on Sunday evening.
- Also in attendance at the red-carpet event was the film's equine star, Joey, who trotted his way down the red carpet and posed for photographers.
- War Horse tells the story of the friendship between an English farm boy and his clever horse, Joey, set against the backdrop of the Great War.
- The film is based on the best-selling 1982 children's novel by Michael Morpurgo that was adapted into a Tony award-winning play by Nick Stafford.
- Speaking ahead of the premiere, Spielberg said he was "excited" to see the Royal couple.
- "I haven't ever met Kate and I met William when he was very very young, and so I am looking forward to seeing him again", he said.
- The film's star, Jeremy Irvine, said it was an "honour" that the Duke and Duchess were there.
- The past year has seen momentous changes for Kate, with a fairytale wedding to Prince William, travels around the world and glamorous appearances that marked her transition from commoner to the world's most talked-about princess and style icon.
- The newlyweds, who live in a remote corner of north Wales, are said to favour a "quieter life" after the massive global media coverage of their April wedding.
- But the couple has a busy year ahead with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, which will involve numerous events throughout Britain and the Commonwealth, peaking in a major celebration in London in early June.
Director Steven Spielberg was joined by Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the UK premiere of his new film
War Horse in London on Sunday evening.
Also in attendance at the red-carpet event was the film's equine star, Joey, who trotted his way down the red carpet and posed for photographers.
War Horse tells the story of the friendship between an English farm boy and his clever horse, Joey, set against the backdrop of the Great War.
The film is based on the best-selling 1982 children's novel by Michael Morpurgo that was adapted into a Tony award-winning play by Nick Stafford.
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Spielberg said he was "excited" to see the Royal couple.
"I haven't ever met Kate and I met William when he was very very young, and so I am looking forward to seeing him again", he said.
The film's star, Jeremy Irvine, said it was an "honour" that the Duke and Duchess were there.
The past year has seen momentous changes for Kate, with a fairytale wedding to Prince William, travels around the world and glamorous appearances that marked her transition from commoner to the world's most talked-about princess and style icon.
The newlyweds, who live in a remote corner of north Wales, are said to favour a "quieter life" after the massive global media coverage of their April wedding.
But the couple has a busy year ahead with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, which will involve numerous events throughout Britain and the Commonwealth, peaking in a major celebration in London in early June.