BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles

Britian's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, California July 9, 2011.

Quantum of Solace - The Royal World Premiere - Part 1 of 2

This Royal World premiere was so big there were two cinemas used. Both Odeon and Empire were dedicated to the task. The main Odeon hosted Princes William and Harry, the films stars, filmmakers and invited celebs. The Empire hosted lucky members of the public seeing the film at the same time. Millions were spent on the event and party and it showed. The Squares garden had a 30 metre curved projection screen fitted for the spectacle. Garden premieres offer a choice for the visiting fan, garden or outside. The capturista's material is often best collected around the media line, so I elected for garden this time. We weren't allowed in till two o'clock. By that time the queue was massive, Id been out there wrapped up in three layers since 5:30am. My fanline neighbour was Meri from Tokyo, Japan who flew in just for this event arrived half an hour before I did. She's a big Daniel fan so to get his autograph was a dream come true. Then after a few minutes another dream come true when Prince William came over and shook her hand and spoke to her. Catch this in part 2 of this video. There were stars aplenty to compensate. Daniel Craig still with his broken signing paw was able to use that right hand a little to sign some pics and autographs along the fanline. The two leading ladies looked so lovely; Olga in red and Gemma in purple. Only Gemma could be persuaded to come to our part of the line. Dame Judi had so much media work that she couldnt come to our barrier. I heard from my fan-mates outside the garden that Olga and Judi did sign there. Producer Michael G Wilson, Director Marc Forster signed and others.

Bond souvenirs have licence to thrill

Britain's Prince William (L) meets actor Daniel Craig at the premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" in London October 29, 2008.

Shaken by the financial markets' gyrations? Maybe a look at James Bond memorabilia as an investment would stir your imagination.

Experts say the value of 007 memorabilia has shot up, not least because of the world premiere on Wednesday of "Quantum of Solace," the new Bond movie starring British actor Daniel Craig.

At the top end are 007's cars, most notably a 1965 Aston Martin driven by Sean Connery in "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball." The gadget-laden car fetched more than a million pounds at auction in the United States two years ago.

But there are less pricey ways of owning a piece of Bond memorabilia.

Due to the spy's enduring popularity, there is a high level of collector interest in original Bond movie posters, and their value has risen dramatically over the past decade.

Original British posters advertising "Dr No," the first of the action-packed films, can fetch between 5,000 and 7,500 pounds (US$8,300-12,400). A decade ago, they could have been snapped up for just 100 pounds, according to Bruce Marchant, co-owner of The Reel Poster Gallery in London.

Royal premiere for new Bond film "Quantum of Solace"

Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko arrives for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko arrives for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

British actor Daniel Craig and Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko arrive for the premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" in Paris October 30, 2008.

British actor Daniel Craig and his partner Satsuki Mitchell arrive for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

British actress Gemma Arterton arrives for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

British actress Gemma Arterton arrives for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

Britain's Princes William and Harry (R) arrive for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.

Britain's Prince William (L) and Prince Harry arrive for the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at Leicester Square in London October 29, 2008.