The United Kingdom is coming to terms with the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96.As the British public mourns the death of their longest-serving monarch, let’s look back to one of her most iconic sporting-related moments from 2012.Her entrance at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony will forever be iconic.Although the Queen was expected to be in attendance at the Olympic Stadium as Great Britain prepared to host its first Games since 1948, nobody knew that she’d filmed a special scene with Daniel Craig, who was playing James Bond at the time.When Bond entered Buckingham Palace, it was still unsure that it was the actual Queen faced away from him.It was far more likely to be an actor playing the Queen, right?Then the she turned around and uttered the immortal words: “Good evening, Mr Bond.”Queen and James Bond, London 2012The globally-recognised pair walked through the palace and onto a helicopter, flying over London en route to the Olympic Stadium, past landmarks including Big Ben and the London Eye.A helicopter then whirled over the Olympic Stadium before ‘The Queen’ and Bond jumped out, strapped to Union Jack parachutes as they descended.Queen parachutes London 2012 Olympics Moments later, the Queen was introduced alongside her husband, Prince Phillip.“Never can Her Majesty have been introduced to her public in a manner like that,“ commentator Barry Davies said, “and the crowd have loved it.“Every man and woman on their feet to again celebrate Her Majesty in her Diamond Jubilee year.”Queen at London 2012 Olympics

Video: The Queen and James Bond at 2012 Olympics

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What a moment this was. One that will certainly never be forgotten.

Queen kept James Bond scene secret from family

According to The Independent, the Queen even managed to keep her involvement secret from her family.

Production stage manager Sam Hunter told broadcaster Kirsty Wark earlier this year: “The Queen never told her family she was doing it. That was one of the stipulations when she agreed to be part of it.”

The Queen at London 2012 Olympics

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Queen Elizabeth II speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)