Her reign has begun! KATE'S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

The royals have their very own Bond girl – and she is definitely the family’s secret weapon

- Judy Kean

In her decade as a royal, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has shown time and time again what an asset she is to Britain’s first family.

And last week she stepped it up even further, pulling out all the stops at a series of events that t culminated with a stunning appearance at the premiere of the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die.

For Kate, 39, it was clearly no time to be a shrinking violet – the duchess dazzled in a golden gown by designer Jenny Packham and sported an elegant updo to create a look that had some observers describing her as the ultimate Bond girl.

“She made an unforgettable entrance and choosing to wear such a bold statement gown, which is a lot more low-cut than we normally see her in, is a sign of her confidence,” says one royal commentator. “This really is her time to shine.”