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The Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London was a hit. Prince William and Duchess Kate stole the show as they mingled with Hollywood stars. But did you notice one detail between Tom Cruise and the royals? It seems the Top Gun actor may have violated a royal rule while meeting Kate.
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One of the most popular photos from the Top Gun premiere shows Tom Cruise walking hand in hand with Duchess Kate next to Prince William. The star offered his hand out of courtesy and led the royals on the red carpet. Here's why the moment is getting attention...
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A well-known tradition says that you should not "touch" members of the Royal Family. Handshakes are of course acceptable, but...
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But the Daily Mail states that it is "an unwritten rule that you shouldn't go beyond a handshake." That's why Duchess Kate and Tom Cruise's hand-holding moment looks a little unusual.
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As the future queen, Duchess Kate is very attentive to etiquette and rules. Nevertheless, she accepted Tom Cruise's gesture. He offered his hand as they approached steps on the red carpet. And even if it's a broken rule, some are calling Cruise a gentleman for the act.
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You often hear about royal oddities like curtsies and how to properly address Her Majesty The Queen. At the same time, the official website of the Royal Family states that there are "no obligatory codes of behaviour" for meeting royals.
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As well, a report recently said that Prince William and Duchess Kate intend to shift away from old-fashioned royal protocols. One big change that's coming?...
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Prince William and Duchess Kate reportedly plan to be addressed only by their names and not their royal titles. So, the days of headlines with stars breaking royal rules could one day be a thing of the past.
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Otherwise, the Top Gun: Maverick premiere was a smashing success for the royals. Here are a few more photos from the night.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chat with the Top Gun: Maverick cast, who made the trip out to London.
The Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London has been all the talk to end the week. Prince William and Duchess Kate stole the show and rubbed shoulders with A-list stars like Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly.
But did you notice one detail between Tom Cruise and the royals? It seems the Top Gun actor may have violated a royal rule while meeting Duchess Kate.
Click through the photo gallery above for the full story.