Princess Kate Stuns in Purple Jenny Packham Gown for 'Digger' Movie Premiere

The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped onto the red carpet in London on Tuesday evening for the world premiere and Royal Film Performance of Digger. 

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The special screening at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square supports the Film and TV Charity, which provides vital assistance to people working across the UK’s film and television industries.

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The Prince and Princess met with members of the film’s cast and creative team, as well as producers and Warner Bros. executives.

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The couple also spent time chatting with the film’s leading man, Tom Cruise, before making their way inside for the screening.​

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For the premiere, the Princess stepped out in an elegant evening ensemble, debuting a striking Jenny Packham pleated silk-chiffon gown.

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The floor-length design features delicate pleating throughout, creating a soft, flowing silhouette. At the back, the gown was finished with a graceful train, while billowing long sleeves added to its fluid movement.

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The gown is from Jenny Packham’s Fall 2016 ready-to-wear collection and is presented in a rich purple hue described by the designer as “Grape.” The original design featured cut-out bishop sleeves, which were modified for the Princess with the openings closed for a more modest finish.

The gala-worthy gown was complemented by an equally striking piece of jewellery, with the Princess selecting the piece known as the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Necklace.

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The necklace was a wedding gift to Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, later known as the Queen Mother, from Queen Alexandra upon her marriage to the Duke of York in 1923. It was not publicly worn, however, until almost 90 years later, when Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wore it to the Skyfall premiere in 2012.

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This royal heirloom combines rows of seed pearls with round amethysts and a
large heart-shaped amethyst pendant surrounded by diamonds.

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With Kate's hair partially pulled back, the Collingwood Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings were beautifully showcased.

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Below is a view of the back of her hairstyle.

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To complete the look, Kate accessorised with coordinating Jimmy Choo pieces, bringing back her ‘J Box’ velvet clutch bag and ‘Romy 100’ velvet pumps.​

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