Prince William and Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the UK premiere of "War Horse" at Odeon Leicester Square on Jan. 8 in London. (Getty Images)
On the eve of her 30th birthday, the Duchess of Cambridge seemed quite willing to share the limelight with a horse.
Kate and William walked the the somewhat soggy red carpet in recognition of the premiere benefiting the Foundation of Prince William and Harry, which aids military charity causes. About 600 current and former military personnel were invited, plus their families, for the movie-going evening.
Not to mention Joey, the horse in the film, who was accompanied on the red carpet by Spielberg and Jeremy Irvine, one of the film's stars.
"It's an honour to be here with the royals," said Spielberg. "This is my first royal
Under the protective umbrella provided by William, Kate wore a floor-length gown, designed by Alice Temperley, covered in black lace with a flower and leaf pattern.
It's fitting that she attend a gathering with a military motif, since it is now being reported that she will soon take up the role as honorary colonel of the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment. She will also be active in the Forces in Mind Trust, which a charity that helps former military men and women cope who have difficulty coping with civilian life.
"War Horse," which is already up for several best-film awards, comes to the screen on the heels of long, successful runs on Broadway and in London's West End, where it debuted in 2007.
The director of "War Horse," Steven Spielberg, and actor Jeremy Irvine attend the UK premiere of the film in London with the star of the show, Joey. (Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate take a stroll down the red carpet Sunday night at the premiere of "War Horse." (Reuters)
Kate and William leave the UK premiere of "War Horse" in London. (Reuters)
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