James Bond star Daniel Craig says shooting Olympics skit with Queen was 'incredible'

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Daniel Craig has said shooting his jaw-dropping James Bond scene for the Olympics with the late Queen was "incredible".The 007 star, 54, teamed up with Her Majesty for a high-octane sketch as part of the Opening Ceremony at the London games 10 years ago.The hilarious skit saw the suave spy turning up at Buckingham Palace in a black cab to collect the monarch, as tourists visiting the plush pad stopped what they were doing and gasped.READ MORE: Daniel Craig confesses he enjoys being 'stark naked' for 24 hours once a yearDaniel, in character as Bond, strode through the halls with the Queen's beloved corgis at his heels before he arrived at her room, where she was sat at a desk writing.An aide announced his arrival but the monarch refused to be hurried and made the tuxedo-clad star wait for a moment before she turned and greeted him with the words: "Good evening, Mr Bond."Giving the secret agent a small smile she then led him out of the room and they boarded a helicopter and flew off to the games, where they appeared to parachute into the arena.The skit was a huge hit when it aired a decade ago and, reflecting on it after the monarch died at the age of 96, Daniel told the BBC: "What an incredible thing.""We will not see the likes of her ever again," he added."To be alive during her reign is something else."The Queen passed away at Balmoral on Thursday (8 September), a few hours after reports of concerns for her health.Stars, fans and dignitaries from across the world paid tribute to the much-loved royal following the sad news.Daniel was among those to speak out that day, saying that the Queen left "an incomparable legacy" and that she would be "profoundly missed".The Queen's funeral will be held on Monday, September 19.For.