TWO lucky 13-year-old Poole boys had the night out of their lives when they attended a royal premiere in London.

The award-winning youngsters not only had the chance to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first wedding anniversary, but also gave them their first present.

Jerrymon Jayan and Abi Abraham, Year 8 students at Poole High School, won a national competition held by Disney to write a 300-word creative story that raises awareness about the endangered lives of Africa’s big cats. Their prize was to attend the premier of Disney’s new film, African Cats, at the BFI Southbank, including a stride along the red carpet and the chance to rub shoulders with celebrities on their first trip to London.

And they got to present their winning entry, which included a Powerpoint presentation about a cheetah, to the royal couple.

Sue Arnaouti, assistant head teacher at Poole High, said: “Upon presentation of their gift to His Royal Highness, the students wished him well on his one-year wedding anniversary, to which he replied this was his first gift and he would enjoy reading it.”

Abi said: “It was really, really exciting. I didn’t even want to sleep.

Jerry added: “We got a chance to meet Prince William, he thanked us and asked where we’re from.”

Their magical evening continued when they were interviewed on the red carpet by CNN, ABC News and ITV News, remaining very cool under the pressure of the flashing lights and film cameras and they appeared on BBC Radio Solent. Among celebrities attending the star-spangled event was film director Guy Ritchie and TV presenter, adventurer and writer Ben Fogle.

And the boy’s verdict on the film was: “It is a good one, there were sad moments, happy moments, and funny moments.”

Disneynature’s African Cats has been released in only 124 select locations in the UK, Poole being one of them.