The British royal family has a long-standing connection to James Bond. Of course, Bond itself is fictional, but the 25 films have led to many real events. Over the years, it has become a tradition for film premieres to be held in London, and there are often a few royal guests in attendance. Queen Elizabeth attended her first Bond premiere in 1967 and since then, although the obligations have changed, members of the Royal Family have been a permanent part of the premiere. In light of Bond’s most recent premiere last week, in the presence of Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Charles and Camilla, here’s a look at all the times the British Royal Family caught up with 007.
September 28, 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the London premiere of No time to die.
June 20, 2019
While not exactly a first, Prince Charles met James Bond himself (aka Daniel Craig) during a visit to the James Bond set in Iver Heath, England.
October 26, 2015
Prince Harry and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge all attended the Royal Film Performance of Spectrum, the 24th Bond film. Apparently Jenny Packham is Kate’s go-to designer for Bond events, as she also wore the designer to this screening.
October 29, 2008
Prince William and Prince Harry went to London together Quantum of Consolation first.
November 14, 2006
Queen Elizabeth also met Daniel Craig at a Bond premiere. The couple both attended the debut of Casino Royale at the Odeon cinema in London.
November 18, 2002
Actor Pierce Brosnan hosted Queen Elizabeth, who attended the Die another day premiere with Prince Philip.
June 13, 1989
Princess Diana appeared to be a fan of the Bond films, having attended many of their premieres in her lifetime. Here she was pictured attending the A license to kill premiere, wearing an asymmetrical white dress by Japanese designer Hachi.
June 29, 1987
Princess Diana and Prince Charles (not pictured) both attended the premiere of Daylight alive. Diana’s dress here, which she’s worn several times, is likely the inspiration for Kristen Stewart’s dress on the movie poster, Spencer.
June 15, 1985
For the premiere of A sight to kill, Diana chose a long-sleeved metallic backless dress with a matching clutch. Prince Charles also attended the film, completing the royal participation.
June 15, 1985
At the premiere, Diana met one of the former James Bonds, British actor Roger Moore. A sight to kill was the last of Moore’s seven Bond films.
June 24, 1981
A month before marrying Prince Charles, then Lady Diana Spencer attended the premiere of Just for your eyes in London.
June 13, 1967
Queen Elizabeth shook hands with Sean Connery and his wife, Diane Cilento, at the You only live twice first.
Annie goldsmith
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Annie Goldsmith is a writer for Town & Country, where she covers culture, politics, style and the British Royal Family.
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