Queen Elizabeth was ‘full of life’ at a cocktail party at Balmoral days earlier than her dying

The James Bond actor, 54, joined Her Majesty as a spy for his or her historic sketch which opened the 2012 Olympics in London, and mentioned on Thursday (08.09.22) he’ll miss the monarch deeply.

He mentioned in an announcement to the Press Affiliation information company: “Like many, I used to be deeply saddened by at present’s information and my ideas are with the Royal Household, these they cherished and to all who cherished him.

“She leaves an incomparable legacy and will likely be deeply missed.”

The skit he filmed with the Queen, by which he took on the function of James Bond, noticed the duo go away Buckingham Palace by helicopter for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Video games.

A Queen stunt double then jumped from the helicopter, earlier than the true Queen appeared dramatically in her seat within the Olympic Stadium.

Her son, Prince Charles, now King Charles III, was amongst many dignitaries who paid tribute to the Queen after information of her dying was introduced at Balmoral on Thursday night.

He mentioned: “The passing of my beloved mom, Her Majesty The Queen, is a second of the best disappointment for me and all members of my household.

“We deeply mourn the passing of a pricey sovereign and a much-loved mom. I do know her loss will likely be deeply felt all through the nation, kingdoms and commonwealth, and by numerous individuals world wide.

“Throughout this time of grief and alter, my household and I will likely be comforted and supported by the data of the respect and deep affection by which the Queen was so extensively held.”

Different figures who paid tribute to the Queen included Harry Kane, Gary Lineker, Sir Elton John and Stephen Fry, in addition to quite a lot of world leaders together with US President Joe Biden, who lowered the flag at half mast on the White Home in honor of the monarch, whom he praised for serving to to carry stability to a risky world.