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Duke, Duchess of Cambridge to attend ‘Spectre’ world premiere

For the first time the new Bond film will open in cinemas throughout the UK on the same day as the premiere

Entertainment Desk September 17, 2015

For the first time the new Bond film will open in cinemas throughout the UK on the same day as the premiere. PHOTO: TWITTER/KENSINGTONROYAL

The world premiere of upcoming James Bond film Spectre will be attended by Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry.

"We are honoured that Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend the Royal Film Performance of Spectre," said film producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

Spectre, the upcoming 24th James Bond film, has been selected for The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund’s Royal Film Performance 2015. It will be screened on Monday, October 26 at The Royal Albert Hall in London.

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The entire cast, including Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, David Bautista, Monica Bellucci, and Ralph Fiennes, will be in attendance for the screening.

And from the royal family Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Cambridge, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend the event.

The CTBF Royal Film Performance is annually held in aid of the CTBF -- charity for the Britain film, cinema and commercial television industries, dedicated to providing support for those working behind-the-scenes in times of hardship.

The film franchise has became a rage all across the world with its action, glitterati and thrill. The cast will also be joined on the red carpet by director Sam Mendes, producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, vice patrons of the CTBF.

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"We are delighted that the CTBF (The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund) will be the beneficiary of the event," the producers said in a joint statement.

It was recently announced that Sam Smith has recorded the theme song for the new movie called Writing's On The Wall, which will be released on Friday September 25.

For the first time the new Bond film will open in cinemas throughout the UK on the same day as the premiere. Following the world premiere, the film will begin its roll-out in cinemas around the world.