10:45pm UK, Wednesday July 03, 2002

The Queen is set for a date with James Bond at the world premiere of the secret agent's new movie, Die Another Day.

The latest film starring Pierce Brosnan as suave 007 has been chosen as the Royal Film Performance to aid the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.

sp pierce brosnan and halle berry

Pierce and Halle

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the event on November 18 at London's Royal Albert Hall - the first time the venue has been chosen for the performance.

Die Another Day is a milestone for Bond, being the 20th film in the series and marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.

'Honoured'

Producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: "We are tremendously honoured that Her Majesty the Queen will be attending the world premiere of Die Another Day and that our film has been selected as this year's Royal Film Performance.

"James Bond is the epitome of all things British. We have enjoyed making the films in England and having the opportunity to work with such brilliant technicians and artists.

"We are incredibly proud that this event will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of such a worthy benefit for the British film community."

Madonna is penning and performing the title song for the film, which features Oscar-winner Halle Berry as a Bond girl.

Recent films selected for the royal performance include Star Wars: Episode 1 - the Phantom Menace, Ali and The Grinch.