Ian Fleming's James Bond is the king of all movie franchises so it is no surprise that a future king of England was on hand Wednesday night to launch the latest film, "Quantum of Solace." Here, celebrities arrive for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film at a central London cinema Oct. 29, 2008.
British actor Daniel Craig is the star of the movie, his second Bond film, and ordinarily all eyes would be on him as he arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Not so this time.
Daniel Craig and the other actors in the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" were outshone at the London premiere Oct. 29, 2008, by Britain's Prince Harry, left, and Prince William, right, seen taking their seats before the premiere began.
Britain's Prince William is surrounded by fans a he arrives for the world premiere of the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" at a cinema in London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, William is second in line to the British throne, behind his father.
Britain's Prince Harry jokes with military service personnel by listening to his watch on the red carpet before the world premiere of the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" in London, Oct. 29, 2008. Youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, Harry did a military stint in Afghanistan.
Britain's Prince William, left, meets British actor Daniel Craig at the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at a cinema in central London Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Britain's Prince William, left, meets Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko at the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at a cinema in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Britain's Prince Harry poses with a member of the armed forces while another takes a photo as they attend the premiere of the new James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a cinema in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
The latest Bond girl is Ukrainian-born actress Olga Kurylenko, who was all in red for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
British actress Dame Judi Dench arrives for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" in a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. She plays spymaster M in the movie.
British actor Robbie Coltrane arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
British actress Gemma Arterton arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Director Marc Forster arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Forster, who also directed "The Kite Runner," "Finding Neverland" and "Monster's Ball," said at the premiere that he won't be directing the next Bond film.
Britain's Prince Harry, left, talks to a Chelsea Pensioner veteran while meeting members of the armed forces at the premiere of the new James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Proceeds from the gala are going to charities for military veterans and 200 soldiers and their families were invited to the screening.
Britain's Prince Harry, foreground, and his brother Prince William arrive for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. William, 26, and 24-year-old Harry are both officers in the British army. Harry spent 10 weeks this year serving on the front line in Afghanistan.
Britain's Prince William, left, meets British actress Gemma Arterton at the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at a cinema in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Arterton said afterward that she "had a giggle" with the prince.
British actor Daniel Craig and his partner Satsuki Mitchell arrive on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Quantum of Solace was filmed around the world, with scenes shot in Panama, Chile, Italy, Austria and Mexico.
Musician Jack White and model Karen Elson arrive on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Actress Olga Kurylenko poses for photographers as she arrives for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," in a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton play the spy's love interests.
Britain's Prince William, left, talks to members of the armed forces at the premiere of the new James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," in central London, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. The prince and his brother spent nearly a half-hour greeting cast and crew inside the Odeon cinema.