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Kyle O'Sullivan

Prince Harry's three-word mockery of William during lightsaber fight on Star Wars set

Unfortunately, Star Wars fans never got to see Prince Harry and Prince William in one of the blockbuster movies.

During a trip to the set of The Last Jedi, which was the eighth instalment in the main Skywalker saga, the royal brothers filmed a small cameo.

But you'd never be able to guess it was them, as the boys appeared in disguise in Stormtrooper outfits.

Unfortunately, the scene in question didn't make it into the final version of the film as it was left on the cutting room floor.

But we do have hilarious pictures and videos from their trip to Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire in April 2016, including an epic fight with lightsabers.

Harry and William got to fight with lightsabers during a a tour of the Star Wars sets in 2016 (AFP/Getty Images)

Harry and William got their hands on some of the movie's props, brandishing the light-up 'weapons' as they swung them above their heads.

Proving they're still big kids at heart, the cheeky boys couldn't resist having a hilarious play fight in front of some of the cast and crew.

The younger prince looked bemused as his weapon turned red, which means its used by the evil Sith lords, and asked William: "Why do I always have to be the baddy?"

Then in his best menacing voice, he added: "Come on, let's dance."

William, whose lightsaber turned purple, hit back: "We can do this later outside."

"Are you scared," asked Harry as he pretended to slash his opponent with the laser sword, as laughing William said: "This is where we get into a massive issue."

Harry then made whooshing noises as they both beamed during the funny duel.

Prince William holds a lightsaber during a visit to the Star Wars film set (AFP/Getty Images)

The Duke of Sussex also joked about how they should buy one of the toys for Prince George, who was just two-years-old at the time.

He said: "My godson would love one of these - your son would love one of these."

They were also treated to a guided tour by actress Daisy Ridley, who plays heroine Rey in the popular sci-fi franchise.

And William met a new best friend in the form of lovable Wookie Chewbacca, brought to life by actor Joonas Suotamo.

He scooped the prince up into a bear hug - breaking royal protocol which states no member of the Royal Family should be touched.

Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, remarked: "If I went towards royalty with my arms outstretched I would get arrested - but there's something about a Wookie that means you just wanted to be hugged."

But the Prince of Wales didn't seem to mind as he laughed and grinned during the embrace.

Prince William got a big hug from Chewbacca (AFP/Getty Images)
The boys looking at the C-3PO droid (PA)

Earlier, they manhandled the impressive heads of Chewie and the rubber mask Daisy's stuntwoman wears on set.

Prince William joked around with the actress, and quipped: "Quite an improvement, it's a good look."

They also came face-to-face with the model prop of Chewbacca's head, which had been expertly groomed earlier that morning by the special effects team.

Picking it up, William told crew members: "It's incredible what you've created guys, but I'm just going to stroke it gently."

John Boyega, who plays Finn, also joined the group during the tour as well as director Rian Johnson and many crew members.

The royal engagement was aimed at recognising the wealth of British creative talent involved in the production of the Star Wars films, Kensington Palace said.

Harry sits in an A-wing fighter as he talks with Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill (AFP/Getty Images)

During an interview on This Morning, Boyega would go on to explain what happened to the prince's cameo.

When host Phillip Schofield asked if they were Stormtroopers in the movie, the actor said: "Yeah they were man, I'm sick of this. They were but they were cut out of the film."

"So they ended up on the cutting room floor?" Phil asked.

Boyega insisted: "I did personally apologise to them yesterday and said: 'Sorry you were cut out of the film.

"And Will was like: 'I probably just need to work more on the skills'. I was like: 'Maybe bruv.'"

Stunned Phil replied: "I now firmly believe this story was made up."

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