Bond Daniel Craigs Surreal Terrifying Night With The Queen Long Before The Olympics

Daniel Craig’s Farewell as 007 at Royal Premiere

This week, actor Daniel Craig bid farewell to his tenure as James Bond with a spectacular royal premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. The event was filled with stars and royalty, but it was Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge, who stole the show with her golden glittering Jenny Packham dress. However, Craig himself turned heads (and split opinions) with his salmon pink velvet evening jacket. The actor had the privilege of watching the movie in the royal box alongside Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Kate. But this was not his first encounter with the Windsors, as Craig had previously spent time with Queen Elizabeth herself.

Daniel Craig’s Memorable Moments with Queen Elizabeth

Years before his memorable entrance at the 2012 London Olympics, where he picked up the Queen for a date and some skydiving, Craig had another intense evening with Her Majesty. Back in 2005, when he was still relatively unknown, Craig found himself seated next to The Queen on what would be the most important night of his life.

During a recent evening with BAFTA, Craig opened up about his career and the significant changes brought about by his portrayal of Bond. He revealed his anxiety about how his first 007 film, Casino Royale, would be received. Adding to the pressure, he watched the movie for the first time with a cinema audience, seated right beside The Queen. Craig humorously described the surreal experience, admitting to shaking with nerves.

The Relief of Success

Fortunately, the response on the night was overwhelmingly positive, and Craig remembers feeling an immense sense of relief. As the opening credits appeared on screen, following a fight scene in the bathroom, the entire audience burst into applause and shouts of approval. Craig recalls thinking, “Oh my God, it might work.” This moment was crucial for him, as it signaled the acceptance of his portrayal of Bond and gave him confidence in the success of the film. Craig expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic reaction, as it aligned with his vision of creating a movie that audiences would love.

Unforeseen Encounters and Hilarious Reactions

Following the success of Casino Royale, Craig had the opportunity to star alongside The Queen in a screen appearance. At first, he couldn’t believe it when Opening Ceremony director Danny Boyle informed him. In an interview with BBC Radio, Craig revealed his initial response, exclaiming, “You’re out of your mind!”

To his surprise, Craig found himself en route to Buckingham Palace in a tuxedo. When he arrived, he witnessed Her Majesty in action, receiving directions from Boyle. The Queen even improvised a bit, asking if she should pretend to be writing. Craig was in awe of her acting skills, acknowledging that it was all her own spontaneous creation.

While The Queen remained calm and collected during the experience, Craig confessed to being a total wreck. He recalled his heart racing, attempting to keep himself composed. Adding to the unique atmosphere were the corgis, with five of them tripping him up and roaming around. He humorously mentioned that if this scene were portrayed in the television series “The Crown,” audiences would likely find it unbelievable. Craig even found himself playfully rolling on the floor with the corgis at one point during his time at the Palace.

James Bond: No Time to Die in Cinemas

Daniel Craig bid farewell to his iconic role as James Bond with a memorable royal premiere and celebrated tenure. Now, his latest Bond film, No Time to Die, is currently playing in cinemas, offering audiences one last thrilling adventure with Craig as 007.

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