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**Royals Shine at James Bond Premiere**

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**Royals Shine at James Bond Premiere**

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, added a touch of royalty to the world premiere of the latest James Bond film.

The event was graced by the presence of the two duchesses, who were accompanied by their husbands, Prince Charles and , as they attended the highly anticipated premiere of “No Time to Die.”

In a rare joint appearance, the senior royals made a grand entrance onto the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

They had the opportunity to meet the iconic 007 star, Daniel Craig, who was impeccably dressed in a pink suede dinner jacket, alongside other cast members such as Rami Malek, Lee Sedu, and Lashana Lynch.

Kate exuded elegance in a custom sparkling gold sequined Jenny Packham cape gown, complemented by beautiful gold earrings by Onatar, with her hair stylishly tied up.

Upon meeting Daniel Craig, he charmingly remarked, “you look jolly lovely.”

, on the other hand, chose a pale blue corseted chiffon dress with silver embroidery by Bruce Oldfield.

Prince Charles and embraced the Bond aesthetic by donning black tuxedos.

The royal guests also had the chance to mingle with screenwriters Phoebe Wallerbridge, Neil Pervis, and Robert Wade, as well as Grammy award-winning singer Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell, who collaborated on the new Bond theme song.

They engaged in conversations with producers Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and director Keri Joji Fukunaga, adding to the star-studded affair.

The premiere served a dual purpose of raising funds for charities that support serving and former members of the UK's intelligence agencies, including the Secret Intelligence Service, the Security Service, and GCHQ, as well as charities aiding past and present members of the UK Special Forces.

Additionally, hundreds of healthcare workers and armed forces members were invited to enjoy the film as a gesture of gratitude for their dedicated service during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“No Time to Die,” the 25th installment of the Bond franchise and the final film featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond, faced numerous delays due to the global pandemic but is set to hit UK cinemas on September 30.

The storyline follows Bond's peaceful life in Jamaica being disrupted when he is called back into action by his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA, leading to a high-stakes mission against a formidable new adversary armed with dangerous technology.

Prince Charles, a patron of the British Film Institute, and Prince William, president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), showcased their continued support for the film industry by attending the prestigious event.

The royal couple had previously attended the world premiere of “Spectre” in 2015 alongside , before his departure from the royal family following his marriage to .

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