Will YOU be able to spot William and Harry in the new Star Wars movie? Princes inspect the troops at premiere after 'making a CAMEO as unusually tall six foot imperial troopers'

Prince William and Harry will reportedly appear in Star Wars Episode VIII disguised as Stormtroopers
The princes stand at 6ft 2in and 6ft1in respectively, however, Stormtroopers have to be 5ft 11in which could set them apart from the group
The royals seemed delighted at the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere in London on Tuesday night as they breezed past a line-up of the imperial troopers
The Last Jedi is slated for release on December 15

Published: 23:22 GMT, 12 December 2017 | Updated: 09:34 GMT, 13 December 2017

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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.

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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

Fighting spirit: The Royals were seen showing off their lightsaber skills during a visit to the Star Wars film set at Pinewood Studios last year

Spot the odd one out: While it's nigh-on impossible to identify the duo in the new film, thanks to their white helmets their height may have blown the secret

He's behind you: Star Wars leading man John Boyega stars in the scene with the royals - but could you identify which Stormtrooper they are?

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.

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

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

Chirpy: The royals seemed in great spirits ahead of the premiere where they would no doubt be looking out for their cameo role on the big screen

'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.’

During that visit, William admitted that he was 'total Star Wars geek' and he and Harry couldn't hide their delight as they got to pose with Luke Skywalker – actor Mark Hamill - and Chewbacca, played by Joonas Suotamo.

Bestowing the role: In a symbolic move, Prince Harry was given a Stormtrooper helmet on Tuesday

Ready to wear: The newly-engaged royal seemed delighted with the prop in hand

Coming soon: Due out of Friday, the film is expected to see the princes play Stormtroopers

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.

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

Royal visit: (L-R) Mark Hamill,director Rian Johnson, Prince Harry, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, John Boyega, Chewbacca and Daisy Ridley posed during a tour of the Star Wars sets at Pinewood studios in Iver Heath last year

The brothers were special guests among an audience of 400, who turned out to see the latest film premiere in London.

Inside the Royal Albert Hall tonight, the two princes conducted a traditional royal line up, meeting the stars and crew.

William could just about be heard chatting with John Boyega and Oscar Osaac, who plays Poe Damon, about ‘the lift’ – which appeared to confirm the story about their cameo appearance.

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

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William appeared to be remonstrating with Boyaga who laughed uproariously as the prince wagged his finger.

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.’

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

The Last Jedi, which is out on December 15, picks up with the Resistance fighting Supreme Leader Snoke´s First Order which is trying to take over the galaxy.

The film's release comes two years after The Force Awakens.

Rey (Daisy Ridley) tries to convince Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to join the Resistance and bring hope to the rebels against Snoke's villainous rule.

Odd ones out: It's claimed that Stormtrooper actors have to be 5ft 11in (here at the premiere) to play the part

Star appearance: It wasn't just Stormtroopers on the red carpet but C-3PO (left) and R2-D2 (right) also made an appearance for the big night out

The star-studded ensemble cast, including Ridley, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong'o, Adam Driver, Andy Serkis and Hamill.

The original trilogy's plot focused on the Rebel Alliance, led by Leia and its battle to destroy the Galactic Empire's space station, the infamous Death Star, manned by supervillain Darth Vader.

Luke Skywalker, then a simple farm boy, acquires droids that possess stolen blueprints for the Death star.

A Force to be reckoned with! (L-R) Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Composer John Williams, Writer/Director Rian Johnson, actors Anthony Daniels, Lupita Nyong'o, Benicio del Toro, Mark Hamill, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO, Bob Iger, actors Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Joonas Suotamo, John Boyega, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios, Alan Horn, actors Kelly Marie Tran, Andy Serkis, Laura Dern, Producer Ram Bergman, actors Domhnall Gleeson and Gwendoline Christie posed together at the LA premiere last week

One to watch: The Last Jedi, which is out on December 15, picks up with the Resistance fighting Supreme Leader Snoke´s First Order which is trying to take over the galaxy