The Royal Navy just promoted Daniel Craig to James Bond’s rank

The Royal Navy just promoted Daniel Craig to James Bond’s rank

Congratulations Commander Bond, err, Craig.

Actor Daniel Craig became the Royal Navy’s newest honorary commander in September…

Congrats indeed.

Craig appeared in the Royal Navy’s working uniform, wearing the three gold bars on the shoulder that denotes a commander’s rank and matches the fictional rank of his character. Craig, in a statement, said “I am truly privileged and honored.”

“Daniel Craig is well known for being Commander Bond for the last fifteen years – a Naval officer who keeps Britain safe through missions across the globe,” (First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony) Radakin said in a statement. “That’s what the real Royal Navy does every day.”

Nice!

In comparison:

Roger Moore

 Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) 1999

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) 2003

Pierce Brosnan

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 2003

Sir Sean Connery

Knighted 2000