You wouldn't see that in Middle Earth: Cate Blanchett leads the glamour in floorlength white gown with backless cut out at The Hobbit London premiere

It was only a fortnight ago that the stars of The Hobbit took to New Zealand to hold the world premiere of the latest Tolkien saga in the franchise.
And knowing how popular the film proved in its home country, the cast were no doubt expecting big things as they took to the streets of London on Wednesday night for the UK screening.
True to form Cate Blanchett lead the glamour for the royal film performance of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Galadriel looks: Cate Blanchett leads the glamour as she walks the green carpet at the UK premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Wednesday night

She wowed the crowds as she stepped on to the green carpet in a stylish floorlength winter white Givenchy gown, ensuring she was wrapped up more for the London winter than she was for New Zealand's summer at the original November premiere.

 

Cate, 43, did, however, vamp up her look with a backless cut out detailing showing off some flesh to the excitable crowd.
The actress, who plays Galadriel in the Middle Earth drama, finished off her look with her blonde locks in a simple up 'do, while carrying a cute clutch bag.

Baring the flesh: Blanchett appeared to cover up for the chilly London weather but on second look went for a daring backless cut to her gown

And she was joined on the special green carpet by co-star Sir Ian McKellen, who just a day ago revealed he was secretly diagnosed with prostate cancer six to seven years ago.
The Hobbit actor, 73, admitted he hasn't had any treatment for the disease, but is examined regularly and it is 'contained'.
He admitted he originally feared the worse when doctors first told him he had the disease, but his concerns were soon allayed.

Greeting fans: She battled the icy conditions to sign autographs for the waiting crowds

Leading stars: Cate was joined by her castmate Sir Ian McKellen, who only revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago

Fancy seeing you there: The pair fooled around on the carpet before heading inside to watch the drama

And smile: Leicester Square was decked out like Middle Earth to continue the theme of Tolkien's stories

Taking centre stage: Cate showed off her style in the middle of the male dominant premiere

And he seemed to have put his worries far from his mind as he greeted the crowds and photographers at the extravaganza in Leicester Square on Wednesday evening.
Cuddling up to Cate, McKellen smiled widely in his dapper outfit to celebrate the latest screening.
A whole host of other stars gathered in the West End for the royal UK premiere of the new Hobbit film.
The Duke of Cambridgealso joined them and attended alone as his wife Kate, whose pregnancy was announced last week, continued to rest at St James's Palace from acute morning sickness.