James Bond star Daniel Craig pays tribute to ‘incomparable’ Queen Elizabeth II following her death

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James Bond icon Daniel Craig has paid tribute to the ‘incomparable’ Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96.Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died ‘peacefully’ at her Balmoral residence on Thursday, 8 September, with Buckingam Palace announcing her death later the same day.The world is reeling from the news, with tributes to the late Queen – who marked her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year – flooding in from world leaders, celebrities and the public.Now 007 star Craig has offered his condolences to the Royal Family, including her son, now-King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William.In a statement to the PA news agency, Craig paid tribute to the former monarch, saying she would be ‘profoundly missed.’‘I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with the royal family, those she loved and all those who loved her,’ he said.Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

She died at the age of 96 surrounded by her family at her home in Balmoral, including her son and heir to the throne Charles, the Prince of Wales, and her grandsons, the Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry.Follow Metro.co.uk's live blog for the latest updates.‘She leaves an incomparable legacy and will be profoundly missed.’Craig and Queen Elizabeth II famously teamed up in 2012 in a skit for the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, which saw ‘the Queen’ jump out of a helicopter and parachute into the stadiumThe instantly iconic moment was a major highlight of the opening ceremony, however it was revealed only recently that the royal family were kept in the dark about the idea –.