From Cosmopolitan · Megan Wallace · · 50s
Tom Cruise Breaks Royal Protocol With Kate Middleton
Tom Cruise helps Kate Middleton down steps at Digger premiere, breaking royal touch rules
In brief
Tom Cruise helps Kate Middleton down steps at Digger premiere, breaking royal touch rules Tom Cruise extended hand to assist Kate Middleton at Digger premiere, violating royal protocol. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Tom Cruise at Digger Premiere
Tom Cruise stars in Alejandro González Iñárritu's film Digger at Leicester Square premiere.
Royal Guest at Event
Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the premiere in tuxedo and Jenny Packham dress.
Tom Helps Kate Down Steps
Tom extended hand to assist Kate Middleton down steps while her dress train swept the ground.
Royal Protocol Rule
Royal protocol states people shouldn't touch royals unless invited or they extend hand first.
Kate Accepts Gesture
Kate accepted Tom's gesture, showing good-natured personality.
The essence
Tom Cruise extended hand to assist Kate Middleton at Digger premiere, violating royal protocol.
