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PIX: Mandela's daughter, Prince William attend premiere of film on Mandela

In an ironic twist of fate, at the time revered peace icon Nelson Mandela breathed his last in Johannesburg, his daughter Zindzi and several others were attending the premiere of a film based on his life in London.

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, that released a week ago in the US, has been getting very good reviews and has had several special screenings.

Mandela's daughter Zindzi arrives at the premiere.

Click Next to see more pictures of the London premiere.

Prince William and his wife Catherine

The royal premiere was also attended by Prince William and his wife Catherine.

Prince William and Zindzi Mandela

Prince William chats with Zindzi Mandela (right) and a guest at the premiere.

Idris Elba

Mandela's character has been played by British actor Idris Elba.

Naomie Harris

British actress Naomie Harris plays Mandela's wife Winnie in the film.

Justin Chadwick

The film has been directed by Justin Chadwick, and produced by South African producer of Indian origin, Anant Singh.

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom traces Mandela's life from his childhood in a remote rural part of South Africa, through his years struggling against apartheid, to his 27 years imprisonment and his election as the country's first black president in 1994.