The Queen Named ‘Most Memorable Bond Girl Yet’

The Queen has been described as the ‘most memorable Bond girl yet’ for her role opposite Daniel Craig in the Olympics opening ceremony after receiving an honorary BAFTA award.

Actor and director, Sir Kenneth Branagh, presented her the award at a Windsor Castle reception last week in recognition of a lifetime’s support of British film and television.

"Several of my colleagues want you to know that, should you wish to take it further into the world of British films, they have a number of scripts with them here this evening," Branagh joked.

"Of course we are happy to deal directly with your agent so Daniel Craig is here this evening."

The Queen received the honour in recognition of a lifetime’s support of British film and television (Picture: AFP / Getty)

Among the 300 guests were actors, directors, writers and producers including Homeland star Damian Lewis who attended the event with his actress wife Helen McCrory. "Our arts in this country and theatre and film and TV are some of our greatest exports," said Lewis. “To have that recognised by your monarch is important."

The Queen has supported the industry throughout her 60-year reign as the patron of a number of entertainment bodies and charities. Her patronages include the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts , the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund, and the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (for which money has been raised by Royal Film Performances ) since 1952.

Watch the world’s most famous Bond girl receive her BAFTA award from Sir Kenneth Brannagh at Windsor Castle, courtesy of Entertainment News on Her Majesty’s Service.