The princes tried not to overshadow the impressive cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Tuesday night’s premiere – but fans are already talking about their cameo.
The secret part of Prince William and Harry could have already been narrowed down to a short sequence in the Star Wars: Last Jedi film, thanks to their towering height.
Breezing past a line-up of Stormtroopers – who are required to be 5ft 11in in height – on the red carpet, the duo certainly seemed a little tall to play the imperial troopers.
Harry and Wills go to Hollywood: Following their red carpet appearance at the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in London on Tuesday (pictured) there are reports that Prince William and Harry’s cameo has already been identified
While it’s nigh-on impossible to identify the duo in the new film, thanks to their white helmets and full shiny suits, speculation about their role has reached fever-pitch including reports that their height has blown the secret.
Fans of the franchise may know that Stormtroopers have to be 5ft 11in to play the part of the men in white suits.
However, Prince William is a towering 6ft 2in and Harry is only a fraction less at 6ft1in, which could set them apart from the rest of the group.
Set to storm your screens: It was confirmed earlier this year that the royals had a small part as Stormtroopers in the Episode VIII film
Towering in height: Stormtroopers are reportedly expected to be 5ft11in in height
Take a bow: It is believed that the princes’ height – both over 6ft tall – could have already scuppered their Star Wars secret
According to a report in The Telegraph, the towering princes feature within a group of Stormtroopers guarding the Empire ship in the 152-minute film, as speculation mounts about their Hollywood cameo.
The duo are said to be part of a group who reprimand rebels Finn – played by John Boyega – and DJ – played by Benicio Del Toro.
Harry and William were pictured at Pinewood Studios last April, when their secret film cameo was unveiled to the public.
A source told The Mail on Sunday at the time: ‘The line given was that they were going to have lunch and a private tour of the rest of the set.
The height of fame: The brothers were hoping to slip in and out of filming without being identified
Standing out from the crowd: The royals tried not to overshadow the all-star cast with their appearance on Tuesday
‘What really happened is that the director came over and told them it was time to “get suited” and off they went to the wardrobe department.
‘The Princes dressed up in full Stormtrooper gear and filmed a scene in which Rey – actress Daisy Ridley – and Finn infiltrate a secret base.
‘The rebel characters are in a lift with Benicia del Toro’s character when a group of Stormtroopers enter – two of whom are William and Harry.’
If reports are to be believed, Dunkirk actor Tom Hardy, as well as Take That’s Gary Barlow also make unlikely appearances in the same scene.
Bestowing the role: In a symbolic move, Prince Harry was given a Stormtrooper helmet on Tuesday
Coming soon: Due out of Friday, the film is expected to see the princes play Stormtroopers
Hinting that they worked closely together, it was British star John who originally confirmed that Harry and William play Stormtroopers in Episode VIII.
He said: ‘I’ve had enough with those secrets. They came on set. They were there. I’m sick of hiding it. It think it was leaked, anyway.’
William and John were also seen sharing a brief chat in the red carpet line-up on Tuesday, when the royals arrived at the Royal Albert Hall.
Having a laugh: William was seen catching up with John Boyega in the line-up on Tuesday night
Familiar: He rested a hand on the British actor’s shoulder as they enjoyed a brief chat
The brothers were special guests among an audience of 400, who turned out to see the latest film premiere in London.
Among the attendees were British actress Daisy – who plays Rey – and Mark Hamill – famous for his Luke Skywalker role.
On the red carpet, Daisy remained schtum on the royals’ part in the film, saying: ‘I cannot comment on whether the princes are storm troopers or not.’
Further hints: John plays Finn in the franchise and was the first one to let slip about the princes’ cameo
On the red carpet: Stars on the red carpet included Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill
They’re very tall: Previously Daisy said that the most surprising thing about meeting them was that they were so tall
However, she previously supported claims that the princes’ height may stand in the way of their big Star Wars secret, saying their height surprised her.
She said on Good Morning America in November: ‘They’re really, really nice. Also really tall, which was the most surprising thing. Really tall yeah. They were lovely.’
In 2015, James Bond actor Daniel Craig was famously exposed as playing a small cameo as a Stormtrooper in The Force Awakens.
Storming the screen: Tom Hardy (left) and Gary Barlow (right) are also expected to feature in the same scene as Prince William and Harry
Alum: Daniel Craig was said to have had a Stormtrooper role in the 2015 film
Odd ones out: It’s claimed that Stormtrooper actors have to be 5ft 11in (here at the premiere) to play the part