DANIEL CRAIG

Given honorary rank in the Royal Navy

James Bond star Daniel Craig has been made an honorary commander in the Royal Navy for his “personal support for the UK armed forces”. The position means he is now the same rank as Ian Fleming’s super spy.

“I am truly privileged and honoured to be appointed the rank of honorary commander in the senior service,” said the 53-year-old actor, whose final Bond film, No Time to Die, premieres this week.

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin added: “[Daniel] is well known for being Commander Bond for the last 15 years: a naval officer who keeps Britain safe through missions across the globe. That’s what the real Royal Navy does every day, using technology and skill the same way as Bond himself.”