Prince William Jokingly References Tom Cruise at Gala Dinner

Prince William made a lighthearted remark about American actor Tom Cruise during a gala dinner following his return to royal duties. The Prince had been on a break to care for his wife, Princess Kate, who recently underwent abdominal surgery. During the event, which aimed to raise funds for the London Air Ambulance, Prince William humorously praised Tom Cruise, jokingly referring to his roles in action movies such as Top Gun and Mission Impossible.

Expressing the need for two new helicopters, Prince William said, ‘I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my, our, fellow pilot, Tom Cruise. Tom, huge thanks for supporting us tonight. And if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission Impossible, it would be appreciated. We have all seen on our screens that – how can I put it – you seem to have a different take on ‘normal wear and tear’ to the rest of us. It’s not the kind that buffs out, that’s for sure.’

Tom Cruise has previously had a close relationship with the Royal Family. He reportedly had a pleasant meeting with the late Queen, and Prince William and Princess Kate walked with him on the red carpet during the Top Gun sequel’s premiere.

Prince William also took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the support he and his family received during their recent medical challenges. Speaking to the attending guests, he said, ‘I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all. It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather ‘medical’ focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!’

The gala dinner was organized to ensure the London Air Ambulance has all the necessary resources to provide top-class care to those in need. Prince William’s return to public engagements marked a positive step forward following the recent health concerns of King Charles and Princess Kate.

This news article has been written based on information from credible sources, including an official tweet from KensingtonRoyal and coverage by The Daily Mail.