Empire strikes back: William, Harry visit 'Star Wars' set

The royals were given a tour of the set at Pinewood Studios near London by British actress Daisy Ridley, who plays heroine Rey in the sci-fi reboot.

Prince William is president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and Kensington Palace said Tuesday's visit was intended to salute the British creative talent involved in the "Star Wars" films, which have used U.K.-based studios, actors, craftspeople and technicians since the 1970s.