Daniel Craig receives royal honor from Princess Anne – Same award given to 007

Daniel Craig now holds the same royal honor as his most famous screen character.

On Tuesday, October 18, the former 007 star paid a visit to Windsor Castle, where Princess Anne made him a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George – the same award James Bond received from the Queen, as mentioned in the Bond novels by Ian Fleming From Russia with love and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

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A photo of the Princess Royal placing the medal on Craig’s neck was shared via Twitter, with the caption featuring a cheeky nod to the Bond films by referencing the oft-used phrase « We’ve been waiting for you… »

We’ve been expecting you…

🎖️The Princess Royal presents Daniel Craig with the Order of St Michael and St George – the same honor as her James Bond character – in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film and theatre. pic.twitter.com/X20TP6BogL

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 18, 2022

Craig was appointed to the Order of St Michael and St George in January as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s annual New Year Honors list.

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Interestingly, this isn’t the only honor Craig shares with 007. As announced in a September 2021 press release, he was made an Honorary Officer of the Royal Navy; Bond is a Commander in the Royal Navy.