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In Pictures: Royalty and stars turn out for Lion King premiere

By Press Association

July 14 2019, 6:21 pm

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have attended the European premiere of The Lion King.

Disney’s The Lion King European Premiere – London — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending Disney’s The Lion King European Premiere (Ian West/PA)

Sir Elton John, who helped create music for the original film, was among the big names attending the premiere.

European Premiere of The Lion King – London — Sir Elton John and David Furnish (Jonathan Brady/PA)

For the film’s release, Disney announced the Protect The Pride campaign, aimed at raising awareness of dwindling lion numbers.

The Royal Foundation will be involved with and support the campaign.

When Harry and Meghan met Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the premiere of @disneylionking in London. pic.twitter.com/4aPTPVAQYQ
— Catherine Wylie (@wyliecatherine) July 14, 2019

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are in line to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the European premiere of @disneylionking in London. pic.twitter.com/oP1SwaXTrB
— Catherine Wylie (@wyliecatherine) July 14, 2019