MEETING the Queen is a memorable second for many individuals – and that’s definitely the case for actor Daniel Craig.
The James Bond star recalled a “very humorous” joke that the late monarch as soon as made at his expense.
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Whereas showing on The Late Present, Daniel reminisced about assembly the Queen after they filmed their iconic, light-hearted sketch for the 2012 London Olympics.
Talking to host Stephen Colbert, the actor mentioned: “We have been having our {photograph} taken, and she or he simply went, ‘Oh no, he’s the one which doesn’t smile.’”
Daniel added that Queen Elizabeth II was “very humorous, needs to crack a joke, and crack a joke about me”.
Stephen then requested Daniel what the Queen’s pet corgis have been like throughout their assembly.
The Hollywood star recalled: “I used to be rolling round on the ground with them more often than not.
“I imply, they’re simply there. I believe they’ve their very own footmen. They’re very pleasant.”
In December 2021, Daniel was awarded the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George within the New Yr’s Honours Listing, which is an honour usually given to diplomats and spies.
His character, James Bond, who he performed from 2006 to 2021, additionally receives the identical honour in No Time to Die.
On September 8, 2022, the royal household introduced that the Queen had peacefully handed away at Balmoral on the age of 96.
Daniel was amongst A-listers paying tribute to the ”incomparable” monarch.
The actor mentioned: ”I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the information at present and my ideas are with the royal household, these she cherished and all those that cherished her.”
Daniel added: ”She leaves an incomparable legacy and will likely be profoundly missed.”
The sketch he filmed with the Queen was featured in London’s 2012 Olympics and noticed Daniel arrive at Buckingham Palace to escort the monarch right into a chopper.
It noticed the Queen and fictional spy 007 depart Buckingham Palace in a helicopter and parachute into the stadium for the opening ceremony.
Her Majesty delivered the road “Good night, Mr Bond” earlier than her stunt double was seen leaping out of the plane over the stadium in Stratford, earlier than The Queen herself arrived to take her seat, with the Duke of Edinburgh alongside her.
The scene turned iconic and was later revealed that the royal household have been stored at midnight concerning the concept, as a result of the Queen didn’t need them to know.
It was revealed that the Queen insisted on delivering the traditional line “Good night, Mr Bond”.
Her Majesty informed aides the opposite choice — “Good night, James” — wouldn’t chime with the spy movie franchise.
Royal aide Angela Kelly mentioned how Her Majesty was “very amused” by movie director Danny Boyle’s concept — put to her in 2011 — and agreed instantly.
She added: “I requested then if she would really like a talking half.
“With out hesitation, Her Majesty replied: ‘After all I have to say one thing. In spite of everything, he’s coming to rescue me.’
“I requested whether or not she wish to say: ‘Good night, James,’ or ‘Good night, Mr Bond,’ and she or he selected the latter, realizing the Bond movies.”
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