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Craig attends royal Bond premiere Royals attend Bond world premiere
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Daniel Craig was mobbed by fans waiting to greet him on the red carpet for the royal world premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. Princes William and Harry were cheered by fans as they arrived for the royal world premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.
The star arrived in a black tuxedo with his arm in a sling. The Princes met 200 invited servicemen, veterans and their families on the red carpet in London's Leicester Square.
When asked why it was important the film was launched in London, he said: "Because it's Bond - it's as British as it could be." Actor Daniel Craig arrived with his arm in a sling, before signing autographs for fans and posing for pictures.
Princes William and Harry arrived to the biggest cheer of the evening wearing dinner jackets. Proceeds from the event will help support two charities, the Royal British Legion and Help The Hero.
They walked straight onto the red carpet to meet 200 invited servicemen, veterans and their families. When asked why it was important the film was launched in London, Daniel Craig said: "Because it's Bond - it's as British as it could be."
The Royal brothers have asked for the event to help support two charities, the Royal British Legion and Help The Hero.
Excited crowdExcited crowd
Quantum of Solace marks Craig's second outing as 007 Stars of the film and the princes arrive at the premiere
Craig, who spent several minutes signing autographs, posed for pictures with his long-time partner Satsuki Mitchell, who was wearing a sparkling floor-length purple dress.
Speaking on the red carpet, Craig said he felt Bond had a good sense of humour in this film.Speaking on the red carpet, Craig said he felt Bond had a good sense of humour in this film.
"I think he's hilarious. I think he gets into extraordinarily funny situations.""I think he's hilarious. I think he gets into extraordinarily funny situations."
He was then asked who his favourite Bond girl was.He was then asked who his favourite Bond girl was.
"I can't say. The one on my arm of course," he said."I can't say. The one on my arm of course," he said.
Dame Judi Dench, who plays Bond's boss M, was the first big star to walk the red carpet.Dame Judi Dench, who plays Bond's boss M, was the first big star to walk the red carpet.
She revealed to the cameras a 007 stuck in glitter on the back of her neck.She revealed to the cameras a 007 stuck in glitter on the back of her neck.
New Bond girl Olga Kurylenko arrived on the red carpet wearing a dramatic red dress and Gemma Arterton chose a revealing purple dress.New Bond girl Olga Kurylenko arrived on the red carpet wearing a dramatic red dress and Gemma Arterton chose a revealing purple dress.
Largest premiereLargest premiere
Jack White, who co-performed the latest Bond song, Die Another Day, was also among the stars who attended the event. Jack White, who co-performed the latest Bond song, Another Way to Day, was also among the stars who attended the event.
Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, as well as director Marc Forster, also arrived to be greeted by an excited crowd.Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, as well as director Marc Forster, also arrived to be greeted by an excited crowd.
Jack White co-performed the latest Bond song
The premiere has been billed as one of the largest the country has ever seen.The premiere has been billed as one of the largest the country has ever seen.
Leicester Square was transformed with giant screens and speakers belting out Bond themes old and new.Leicester Square was transformed with giant screens and speakers belting out Bond themes old and new.
The event will be immediately followed by the film's first public screening. The event was immediately followed by the film's first public screening.
Eager Bond fans, who bought tickets weeks ago, will be the first members of the public to see the much-anticipated film at the Odeon West End at 2015 BST. Eager Bond fans, who bought tickets weeks ago, were the first members of the public to see the much-anticipated film at the Odeon West End.
Quantum of Solace picks up where the previous Bond film, Casino Royale, left off - making it the first sequel in the 40-year-old franchise.Quantum of Solace picks up where the previous Bond film, Casino Royale, left off - making it the first sequel in the 40-year-old franchise.
Daring action sequencesDaring action sequences
The British superspy (Craig) has been betrayed by his girlfriend, Vesper Lynd, and crosses Europe and South America as he fights to find out the truth behind her actions.The British superspy (Craig) has been betrayed by his girlfriend, Vesper Lynd, and crosses Europe and South America as he fights to find out the truth behind her actions.
The royal premiere comes two days before the film hits UK cinemas Jack White co-performed the latest Bond song
He also battles to stop evil eco-terrorist Dominic Greene installing an exiled general in what is supposed to be Bolivia in exchange for land containing huge natural resources.He also battles to stop evil eco-terrorist Dominic Greene installing an exiled general in what is supposed to be Bolivia in exchange for land containing huge natural resources.
Along the way, the secret agent falls foul both of his enemy and British and US intelligence as his mission becomes intensely personal.Along the way, the secret agent falls foul both of his enemy and British and US intelligence as his mission becomes intensely personal.
Reviewers have generally praised the film's daring action sequences, but many said it failed to deliver on a promise to delve into the workings of 007's mind.Reviewers have generally praised the film's daring action sequences, but many said it failed to deliver on a promise to delve into the workings of 007's mind.
"Mostly it doesn't feel like a Bond film at all," wrote David Edwards in the Mirror."Mostly it doesn't feel like a Bond film at all," wrote David Edwards in the Mirror.
"Not once does Craig say: 'The name's Bond. James Bond.' There's no Q or his gadgets. Heck, we even see Bond in a cardigan.""Not once does Craig say: 'The name's Bond. James Bond.' There's no Q or his gadgets. Heck, we even see Bond in a cardigan."
Named after a short story by Ian Fleming, Quantum Of Solace is said to have cost $230m (£141m) to make.Named after a short story by Ian Fleming, Quantum Of Solace is said to have cost $230m (£141m) to make.
But it is widely expected to eclipse the success of 2006's Casino Royale, which took $594m (£364m) at the global box office.But it is widely expected to eclipse the success of 2006's Casino Royale, which took $594m (£364m) at the global box office.
The film goes on general release in the UK on Friday, and in the US on 14 November.The film goes on general release in the UK on Friday, and in the US on 14 November.