Dame Helen Mirren wows in navy lace dress as she cosies up to Colin Firth on the red carpet at poignant premiere of her late co-star Alan Rickman's final film Eye In The Sky

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She never fails to hit a precise and stylish note when it comes to an outfit on the red carpet.

And it seems that Dame Helen Mirren was making no exceptions to her rule at the London premier of Eye In The Sky, on Monday night, as she arrived at the event in a stylish yet understated ensemble.

Hitting the red carpet at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair flanked by a pair of soldiers, the 70-year-old cut a striking figure in a lace top and skirt by Suzannah as she arrived to promote her late co-star and friend Alan Rickman's last feature film.

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Arriving in style! Hitting the red carpet at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair flanked by a pair of soldiers, Dame Helen Mirren cut a striking figure in a lace dress as she arrived to promote her late co-star and friend Alan Rickman's last feature film, Eye In The Sky, in London

Arriving in style! Hitting the red carpet at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair flanked by a pair of soldiers, Dame Helen Mirren cut a striking figure in a lace dress as she arrived to promote her late co-star and friend Alan Rickman's last feature film, Eye In The Sky, in London

Arriving at the premiere of the thrilling war flick, which was the last film Alan completed before his death in January, Helen cut a chic yet understated figure in her navy midi dress.

Keeping her look restrained yet slightly racy, the Prime Suspect star wowed in a lace and silk number - which allowed the actress to flash a hint of skin whilst retaining a demure and modest edge.

Featuring semi-sheer floral lace torso, which was broken up by felt detailing on its neckline and torso, the Oscar-wining star channeled a youthful and effortlessly chic air - whilst she retained her modesty thanks to a dark slip worn underneath.

And sticking to a simple yet stylish theme, the garment's lower solid A-Line section featured a high waistline and subtle pleating as it fell away to her ankles - drawing attention to her trim waist.

Understated elegance: Arriving at the premiere of the thrilling war flick, which was the last film Alan completed before his death in January, Helen cut a chic yet understated figure in her navy midi dress while Colin opted for a dapper two-piece suit
Understated elegance: Arriving at the premiere of the thrilling war flick, which was the last film Alan completed before his death in January, Helen cut a chic yet understated figure in her navy midi dress while Colin opted for a dapper two-piece suit

Understated elegance: Arriving at the premiere of the thrilling war flick, which was the last film Alan completed before his death in January, Helen cut a chic yet understated figure in her navy midi dress while Colin opted for a dapper two-piece suit

Rounding the ensemble off with a pair of suede navy stilettos, the British screen legend kept to her subtle and understated theme whilst also retaining a stylish and chic edge.

Keeping her look uncluttered, the actress - who is married to film director Taylor Hackford - kept things equally simple yet elegant, opting for a small black leather clutch, teardrop gold earrings, a brace of rings and a lone sparkling bracelet.

With her short blonde locks carefully coiffed and styled in a tousled manner, Helen topped her effortlessly fashionable look off with a minimal and flesh-toned palette of make-up; only using a flash of mascara and a coat of coral lipstick to define her striking features.

A real honour: Hitting the red carpet at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair, the 70-year-old star was flanked by a pair of smiling -yet still imposing - soldiers

A real honour: Hitting the red carpet at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair, the 70-year-old star was flanked by a pair of smiling -yet still imposing - soldiers

Racy yet restrained: Keeping her look restrained yet slightly racy, the Prime Suspect star wowed in a lacey number - which allowed the actress to flash a hint of skin whilst retaining a demure and modest edge
Racy yet restrained: Keeping her look restrained yet slightly racy, the Prime Suspect star wowed in a lacey number - which allowed the actress to flash a hint of skin whilst retaining a demure and modest edge
Effortless style: Sticking to a simple yet stylish theme, the garment's lower solid A-Line section featured a high waistline and subtle pleating as it fell away to her ankles - drawing attention to her trim waist

Effortless style: Sticking to a simple yet stylish theme, the garment's lower solid A-Line section featured a high waistline and subtle pleating as it fell away to her ankles - drawing attention to her trim waist

A demure Dame? Featuring semi-sheer floral lace torso, which was broken up by felt detailing on its neckline and torso, the Oscar-wining star chanelled a youthful and effortlessly chic air - whilst she retained her modesty thanks to a dark slip worn underneath

A woman of the people: Stopping to sign fans photos, the star's fans didn't seem to perturbed by the brawny duo escorting her down the red carpet

A woman of the people: Stopping to sign fans photos, the star's fans didn't seem to perturbed by the brawny duo escorting her down the red carpet

Her honour guard? And in a manner befitting her character Colonel Kathleen Powell's status, the actress was flanked by two soldiers in their military fatigues as she arrived at the event
Her honour guard? And in a manner befitting her character Colonel Kathleen Powell's status, the actress was flanked by two soldiers in their military fatigues as she arrived at the event

Her honour guard? And in a manner befitting her character Colonel Kathleen Powell's status, the actress was flanked by two soldiers in their military fatigues as she arrived at the event

A right laugh: Dame Helen appeared to have formed quite a bond with the two brave soldiers, and could be seen cracking up as she joked with the pair of them

A right laugh: Dame Helen appeared to have formed quite a bond with the two brave soldiers, and could be seen cracking up as she joked with the pair of them

She arrived on the red carpet in a manner befitting her character Colonel Kathleen Powell's status, with the actress flanked by two soldiers in their military fatigues.

And while she initially had an honour guard of Her Majesty's finest, her co-star and fellow British thespian, Colin Firth, relieved the gallant gents of their escort duty when he arrive suited and booted on the red carpet.

Wearing two-piece suit, white shirt and black tie paired with black oxford lace-ups, the 55-year-old Kingsman star looked the dictionary definition of dapper.

But out of all the stars to grace the red carpet in Mayfair, one was notable in his absence, Alan Rickman.

Dapper gent: And while she initially had an honour guard of Her Majesty's finest, her co-star and fellow British thespian, Colin Firth, relieved the gallant gents of their escort duty when he arrived suited and booted
Fancy meeting you here: Helen appeared delighted that Colin had arrived in time to join her on the red carpet

Dapper gent: And while she initially had an honour guard of Her Majesty's finest, her co-star and fellow British thespian, Colin Firth, relieved the gallant gents of their escort duty when he arrived suited and booted

A friendly peck: Colin gave Helen a friendly peck on the cheek, as the friends and co-stars greeted each other outside the Curzon

A friendly peck: Colin gave Helen a friendly peck on the cheek, as the friends and co-stars greeted each other outside the Curzon

Cosy co-stars: The 55-year-old Kingsman star was all smiles as he cosied up to the Oscar-winning actress - wrapping a supportive arm around her shoulders as they made their way towards the cinema's entrance
Cosy co-stars: The 55-year-old Kingsman star was all smiles as he cosied up to the Oscar-winning actress - wrapping a supportive arm around her shoulders as they made their way towards the cinema's entrance

Cosy co-stars: The 55-year-old Kingsman star was all smiles as he cosied up to the Oscar-winning actress - wrapping a supportive arm around her shoulders as they made their way towards the cinema's entrance

Following his death in January at the age of 55 from cancer, Eye In The Sky would prove to be the final film he completed, however as befitting an acting icon, he co-star Helen believes his performance in the movie is a testament to his skills as a thespian. 

Speaking about what would be his final acting role on The Andrew Marr show over the weekend, she explained: 'Alan was a genius character actor and he could play all these amazing baddies.

'The Alan we see on the screen in Eye In The Sky is Alan. It's Alan as I remember him. His wit, his humanity, his intelligence.

All smiles: The duo were all smiles as they took posed alongside each other

All smiles: The duo were all smiles as they took posed alongside each other

Lights, camera... action? The stars looked well at ease as they stood side-by-side in front of the assembled photographers, and appeared to be sharing a quiet word with each other

Lights, camera... action? The stars looked well at ease as they stood side-by-side in front of the assembled photographers, and appeared to be sharing a quiet word with each other

Stand to attention! Wearing a two-piece suit, white shirt and black tie paired with black oxford lace-ups, the 55-year-old Kingsman star looked the dictionary definition of dapper

Stand to attention! Wearing a two-piece suit, white shirt and black tie paired with black oxford lace-ups, the 55-year-old Kingsman star looked the dictionary definition of dapper

Suited and booted: The British thespian appeared effortlessly suave and stylish in his classically cut two-piece
Suited and booted: The British thespian appeared effortlessly suave and stylish in his classically cut two-piece

Suited and booted: The British thespian appeared effortlessly suave and stylish in his classically cut two-piece

'I think Alan would have been really, really proud for this to have been his last film.'

Discussing her most famous part to date - Queen Elizabeth II - the veteran was asked whether she would be playing the Queen during the 90th birthday pageant later this year.

She joked: 'No, the Queen will be the Queen. She's much better at it than I am.'

'Alan was a genius character actor and he could play all these amazing baddies': Following his death in January at the age of 55 from cancer, Eye In The Sky would prove to be the final film Alan Rickman completed - and Helen has been sure to pay fitting tribute to the actor

'Alan was a genius character actor and he could play all these amazing baddies': Following his death in January at the age of 55 from cancer, Eye In The Sky would prove to be the final film Alan Rickman completed - and Helen has been sure to pay fitting tribute to the actor

'The Alan we see on the screen in Eye In The Sky is Alan. It's Alan as I remember him. His wit, his humanity, his intelligence': Speaking to Andrew Marr she explained the film was a fitting finale for the brilliant stage and screen star

'The Alan we see on the screen in Eye In The Sky is Alan. It's Alan as I remember him. His wit, his humanity, his intelligence': Speaking to Andrew Marr she explained the film was a fitting finale for the brilliant stage and screen star

A warm welcome: The screen legend ran into a group of female soldiers on the red carpet, and looked delighted that the group had arrived in time to meet her outside the event

A warm welcome: The screen legend ran into a group of female soldiers on the red carpet, and looked delighted that the group had arrived in time to meet her outside the event

A proud picture: The Dame looked delighted that she was able to pose for a picture with the soldiers, who had turned out in their finest formal regalia for the event

A proud picture: The Dame looked delighted that she was able to pose for a picture with the soldiers, who had turned out in their finest formal regalia for the event

Another fan: Colin couldn't resist getting in on the action either, with the beaming star looking delighted to be in the company of the valiant ladies

Another fan: Colin couldn't resist getting in on the action either, with the beaming star looking delighted to be in the company of the valiant ladies

But while the late actor was no doubt sorely missed there were a whole host of famous faces from the film's cast and crew also at the glitzy event.

The film's director Gavin Hood gave Colin a run for his money in the tailoring stakes, arriving in a dapper charcoal suit, while Phoebe Fox looked sensational in a nude mini dress. 

Her co-stars Jessica Jones and Monica Dolan also cut swish figure in their jazzy dresses, while Dickensian star John Heffernan wore a smart cobalt blue suit to the event.

Eye In The Sky tells the tale of Colonel Katherine Powell (Dame Helen), a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, however, disaster strikes as she sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone - triggering an international dispute.

The film will be released nationwide in the UK on April 15, while it hit cinemas in the US on April 1.

Chic and simple: Phoebe Fox appeared to have followed her co-star's simple yet chic theme, and wore a nude mini dress which featured cutaway panels on the upper arms
Chic and simple: Phoebe Fox appeared to have followed her co-star's simple yet chic theme, and wore a nude mini dress which featured cutaway panels on the upper arms
Chic and simple: Phoebe Fox appeared to have followed her co-star's simple yet chic theme, and wore a nude mini dress which featured cutaway panels on the upper arms

Chic and simple: Phoebe Fox appeared to have followed her co-star's simple yet chic theme, and wore a nude mini dress which featured cutaway panels on the upper arms

Alabaster beauty: The Olivier-winning actress looked the picture of an alabaster beauty with her pale skin complemented by her dress

Alabaster beauty: The Olivier-winning actress looked the picture of an alabaster beauty with her pale skin complemented by her dress

Sassy and jazzy: Jessica Jones (left) and Monica Dolan (right) wore bold and stylish mini dresses emblazoned with funky prints
Sassy and jazzy: Jessica Jones (left) and Monica Dolan (right) wore bold and stylish mini dresses emblazoned with funky prints

Sassy and jazzy: Jessica Jones (left) and Monica Dolan (right) wore bold and stylish mini dresses emblazoned with funky prints

Keeping it classic: Director and actor Gavin Hood gave Colin a run for his money in the tailoring stakes, as the South African star arrived in a suitably stylish two-piece

Keeping it classic: Director and actor Gavin Hood gave Colin a run for his money in the tailoring stakes, as the South African star arrived in a suitably stylish two-piece

A flash of colour: Dickensian star John Heffernan injected a bit of colour into proceedings, donning a cobalt blue suit and checked overcoat for the event; arriving on the red carpet with a glamorous female companion

A flash of colour: Dickensian star John Heffernan injected a bit of colour into proceedings, donning a cobalt blue suit and checked overcoat for the event; arriving on the red carpet with a glamorous female companion

Let me take a selfie: Colin looked delighted to meet some of his fans, and even stopped for a selfie or two despite the grey skies and intermittent drizzle

Let me take a selfie: Colin looked delighted to meet some of his fans, and even stopped for a selfie or two despite the grey skies and intermittent drizzle

A woman of the people: Helen stopped to sign autographs during her time on the red carpet

A woman of the people: Helen stopped to sign autographs during her time on the red carpet

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