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Step into cinematic history with TheOfficial 1987 Royal World Charity Premiere Brochure for The Living Daylights—a rare collector's item from one of James Bond’s most iconic moments. Held on June 29, 1987, at London’s prestigious Odeon Leicester Square and attended by none other than Prince Charles and Princess Diana, this premiere marked the dazzling debut of Timothy Dalton as 007.

Produced exclusively for the event, this elegant brochure supported The Prince’s Trust, combining luxury, star power, and philanthropy. Printed on a selection of white and silver pages, the brochure features a cover design that showcases artwork from the striking UK cinema poster. Inside, readers can find features on the cast and crew, production images, sponsor adverts and a spotlight on the Trust’s charitable mission,

The brochure also features the now-famous photograph of Princess Diana playfully smashing a breakaway glass bottle over Prince Charles’s head during their 1986 visit to Pinewood Studios. The moment, captured during a demonstration by the Bond stunt team, became an instant media sensation.

As recounted in Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films, actor Jeroen Krabbé recalled standing between the royal couple during the stunt demonstration. “We watched a show put on by the stunt guys where they smashed sugar glass bottles over their heads,” he said. “I was standing in between the royals, and I said to Princess Diana, ‘You should smash one over your husband’s head.’” With a mischievous smile, Diana reportedly replied, “Oh, I’d love to.”

Whether you're a dedicated Bond aficionado, a collector of royal memorabilia, or simply someone who appreciates rare cinema history, this brochure offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the glamour and legacy of 007. Highly sought-after and increasingly rare, it’s not just a collectible—it’s a conversation piece.

Condition: Minor Edge Wear but otherwise in very good vintage condition.

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  • Product Data

    Dimensions: 

    8.25" x 11.5" (21 cm x 29 cm)

    Cat No:

    KM0854

  • Additional Information

    One of the most charming—and unexpectedly difficult—scenes from The Living Daylights (1987) came during the filming of Bond and Kara’s whimsical yet thrilling escape down a snowy Austrian hillside… on a cello case.

    This now-iconic moment, which blends humour, romance, and action in classic James Bond fashion, was filmed in the mountains of Austria near Weissensee. In the sequence, James Bond (Timothy Dalton) and cellist Kara Milovy (Maryam d’Abo) flee pursuing enemies by using Kara’s prized Stradivarius cello case as an improvised sled. It’s a brilliant example of the film’s creative stunt work, but it was no easy feat to shoot.

    According to cast and crew, the stunt turned out to be far more challenging than it appeared on screen. Both Dalton and d’Abo were committed to performing as much of the action themselves as possible—Dalton in particular, who insisted on doing many of his own stunts to ground his portrayal of Bond in realism. However, balancing on a sleek, fiberglass replica of a cello case while sliding down an icy slope at speed was more unpredictable than anticipated. The pair fell off multiple times, and keeping the cello prop intact through repeated takes proved difficult. The entire scene took over three days to complete, requiring patience, persistence, and a good deal of humour from the cast and crew.

    Despite the difficulties, the effort paid off: the cello chase became one of the most memorable moments in The Living Daylights, perfectly capturing Dalton’s more grounded Bond while still embracing the series’ tradition of imaginative escapism. It remains a fan-favourite set piece—partly because of its originality, and partly because it captures the essence of Bond: resourceful, daring, and just a bit tongue-in-cheek.

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    M Kettle

    Arrived quickly (from the UK to the US) and expertly packaged.

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