The Hobbit: The Royal Premiere
Leicester Square was turned into Middle Earth especially for the Royal Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Here are all the pics from the red carpet (which was actually green) of stars like Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett and director Peter Jackson - oh, and Prince William as well.
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1. Fans wait for the stars
Fans wait eagerly for the stars to arrive at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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2. Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins himself arrives - it's Martin Freeman!
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3. The stars of The Hobbit
James Nesbitt, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett and Sir Ian McKellen at The Hobbit Royal Premiere.
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4. Middle Earth in Leicester Square
Middle Earth is recreated at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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5. Stephen Fry and Ian McKellen
Two national treasures... Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen share a laugh at The Hobbit's Royal Premiere.
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6. Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett poses for the cameras at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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7. James Nesbitt
James Nesbitt walks the 'green' carpet at The Hobbit premiere.
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8. Richard Armitage
Star Richard Armitage arrives at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square
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9. Prince William at the premiere
He's the reason they call it a Royal Premiere - Prince William arrives to see The Hobbit.
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10. Nick Cave and family
Is that one of the villains we see stalking the green carpet? No, it's just Nick Cave arriving at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square...
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11. The Cast and Crew
The cast and crew of The Hobbit take their bows at the Royal Premiere.
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12. Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry enjoys the Royal Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
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13. Sir Ian McKellen
Reprising his role as Gandalf in the new Hobbit film, it's Sir Ian McKellen!
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14. The Hobbit himself
Surely soon to be one of the most in-demand movie stars on the planet, Martin Freeman walks the green carpet at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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15. Andy Serkis
Another star reprising his role from the original Lord Of The Rings Trilogy is Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum.
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16. Knock knock...
Director Peter Jackson knocks on the door of the mocked up Hobbit house at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square
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18. Aidan Turner
Aidan Turner arrives at the Royal Premiere, looking very dapper we might add...
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19. Look at the camera, Cate!
Sir Ian Mckellan and Cate Blanchett pose for the cameras.
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20. Peter Jackson signs autographs
Director Peter Jackson signs autographs for eager fans at The Hobbit Royal Premiere in Leicester Square.
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21. Home Sweet Home
Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett and director Peter Jackson pose in front of the mocked-up version of Bilbo Baggins' house.
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22. The original Bilbo
Ian Holm played Bilbo Baggins in the original Lord Of The Rings trilogy, so he was on hand to see the part transfer over to Martin Freeman.
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23. The stars of Middle Earth
Middle Earth, or Leicester Square? Either way, the cast of The Hobbit look pleased to be at the Royal Premiere.
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24. Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman looks very matinee idol at the Royal Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
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25. Prince William
Don't forget to take some popcorn home for Kate, William!
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26. The original Hobbits
Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, original stars of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, arrive at the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
