Screen legend Sean Connery claimed
he was “not really” nervous when being
knighted at Hollyrood, but he couldn’t hide
his delight as he emerged from the
Edinburgh palace to a cheering crowd
The honour marks another milestone in the life of a man who grew up the
son of a Wellington-boot maker and cleaner. Sean himself began his career as a
milkman, moving on to French polishing before joining the Royal Navy. He then
broke into the world of film and became a household name with his role as James
Bond.
Later in his career, when the novelty of being 007 had worn off and he was
trying to shake off the image, he was to say, “I’ve always hated that
damned James Bond. I’d like to kill him”. |
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SIR SEAN
CONNERY
stirred but
not shaken as he receives his knighthood in his beloved
Scotland |
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Sean Connery was dressed in full Highland regalia as he finally received
the knighthood that had so divided Scotland’s politicians. Just a few
miles from the Edinburgh tenement where he grew up, the former James Bond star
knelt before the Queen to be honoured. As cool as James Bond himself, the
69-year-old actor said he was “not really” nervous, adding,
“It’s one of the proudest days of my life.” Knighted for his
services to drama, Sean emerged from Hollyrood Palace to a cheering crowd by
the gates.
Asked what the Queen said to him, he replied, “She just asked how often I
come up here.” |
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FULL PICTURE
Sir Sean kneels before the Queen,
who chatted briefly to the star after
the ceremony, asking him how often
he came up to Scotland |
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