In pictures: Prince Caspian premiere

Around 10,000 people attended the UK premiere of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian which was held at London's O2 arena.

William Moseley (r), who plays Peter Pevensie, told reporters he trained for three-and-a-half months before filming started.

Prince Caspian is the sequel to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which took $750m (�381m) worldwide in 2005.

The pedestrian area surrounding the O2 arena was transformed into a Narnia world. Little Britain star David Walliams, who voices the character Bulgy Bear, posed with fighting knights.

Anna Popplewell (r), who plays Susan in the film, said she was pleased the premiere was in the UK because it's "nice to bring the film home for us British actors and to be with a home crowd".

Actor Liam Neeson, who was accompanied with his wife Natasha Richardson, plays the voice of Aslan in the film. He said it was a "honour" to act in the "terrific movie".

Ben Barnes, who plays Prince Caspian, said he was so overexcited that he was "babbling like an idiot".

Pop star Annie Lennox was one of many celebrities who turned out for the event.

Actor Thomas Sangster went along to the event to see the film on the largest cinema screen ever to be constructed in Europe.

Apprentice stars Alex and Raef, who were both fired by Sir Alan Sugar on the BBC One TV show, attended the premiere.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is released in UK cinemas on 26 June.