Kate laughs off near tumble in Diana's earrings and Queen Mother's necklace at Tom Cruise's 'Digger' premiere

From the Newshound archive · first published 22 September 2026 · last updated 24 September 2026.

Claire Tavernier, chair of the Film and TV Charity, accidentally stepped on Kate's flowing purple Jenny Packham gown as the Princess of Wales arrived at the world premiere of Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger' at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square on Tuesday. Kate, 44, briefly lost her footing but recovered instantly, bursting into laughter and flashing Tavernier a reassuring grin as she apologised. Prince William stood alongside in black tie as the couple joined Cruise, David Beckham and his sons Romeo and Cruz on the star-studded red carpet.

Kate wore the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace — a centrepiece gifted by Queen Alexandra to mark the future George VI's engagement in 1923.

Lip reader Nicola Hickling claimed Kate told the mortified Tavernier 'It's okay' while laughing, prompting royal observers to praise her composure.

The outing came as body language experts noted William clenching his fist and touching his stomach amid this month's family tensions, including Earl Spencer's bombshell memoir 'Swan Song'.