Royals hit the red carpet at Bond world premiere
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond has received a royal debut, after Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Kate appeared at the film’s world premiere in London.</span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">No Time To Die</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the 25th in the series of movies depicting the British spy’s heroics, was initially due for release in April 2020.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, after multiple delays due to the pandemic the long-awaited moment has been met with relief by Craig.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A year ago, this was just a dream,” he told reporters on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It didn’t look like we would get here. But we have and I’m just happy that we’re here and we can celebrate with everybody,” he said.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lea Seydoux, who reprises her role as Dr Madeleine Swann, echoed the same relief.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s been such a crazy time for all of us,” she <a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/news/human-interest/royals-join-cast-of-bond-film-for-premiere-c-4096628" target="_blank">said</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And now to celebrate, you know, with this film, to reunite. And it’s great. I’m really happy.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Appearing onstage before the screening, the 53-year-old dedicated the film to its cast, crew, producers, and frontline workers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Just look at us and where we are,” Craig said. “To amazing cast and crew, MGM, Universal, [producers] Barbara [Broccoli], Michael [G. Wilson]. A lot of front-line workers here. [It’s] an honour for us - we’d like to dedicate this film to you this evening.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To thank them for their work during the pandemic, healthcare workers and members of the UK armed forces were also invited to Tuesday’s premiere.</span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">No Time To Die</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> features Craig’s last appearance as 007, and when asked how he felt about leaving the role, he said: “I’m good. I’m really good about it.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As for his potential successor, Craig abruptly said: “Not my problem.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also appearing at the star-studded event were official songwriters Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, composer Hans Zimmer, screenwriters Neal Purvis, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Robert Wade.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The stars stunned with bold outfit choices, including Lashana Lynch in a bold yellow off-the-shoulder gown with a wide skirt, Craig in a pink velvet dinner jacket, and Rory Kinnear in a blood orange suit jacket with a black shirt and tie.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prince William arrived in an appropriate tuxedo and matching black tie, with Kate dressed in a sheer-panelled gown with gold sequin detailing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other A-list guests included Ronan and Storm Keating, Jason Momoa, Paralympian Hannah Cockroft, and Olympian Mo Farah.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rami Malek, Naomie Harris, Ben Wishaw, Ana de Armas, David Dencik, Dali Benssalah, and Jeffrey Wright were also among the cast members who walked London’s red carpet.</span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Getty Images</span></em></p>
