Legendary spy James Bond faces a race against time to save King Charles III's upcoming coronation in a new story to be released ahead of the May 6 ceremony, it was revealed on Friday.&nbsp;

Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson has been commissioned to write the book, in which Bond has to thwart plans to disrupt the coronation ceremony, according to Ian Fleming Publications.

Higson, 64, has already written five books in the Young Bond&nbsp;series, which follows the future secret agent during his school days.

"On His Majesty's Secret Service" is due for publication on May 4, and comes 60 years after the publication of Bond creator Ian Fleming's tenth novel, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".

"When Ian Fleming Publications came to me with the idea of writing an adult Bond story a little more than a month ago I was thrilled -- until I realised it had to be ready for the coronation in May," said Higson.

"Getting it written and turned around in such a short space of time was going to be as tense and heart-pounding as any Bond mission. Although, of course, nobody would actually be shooting at me."

"Fleming famously wrote fast, and I channelled that energy. And now it's so exciting for me to finally enter the world of grown-up Bond."

Higson promised fans the usual cocktail of "sex, violence, cars, a colourful villain with a nasty henchman, and of course, Bond himself."

Royalties from the book will go towards supporting the National Literacy Trust, which provides disadvantaged children with literacy skills.

"The coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion for the country," said Corinne Turner, managing director of Ian Fleming Publications.

"We asked ourselves how we at Ian Fleming Publications could celebrate it, and the answer seemed obvious. Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service was first published on April 1 1963. What better way, 60 years on, to mark this new chapter in history than with a brand new story: On His Majesty's Secret Service?"

Legendary spy James Bond faces a race against time to save King Charles III's upcoming coronation in a new story to be released ahead of the May 6 ceremony, it was revealed on Friday.

Legendary spy James Bond faces a race against time to save King Charles III's upcoming coronation in a new story to be released ahead of the May 6 ceremony, it was revealed on Friday. Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson has been commissioned to write the book, in which Bond has to thwart plans to disrupt the coronation ceremony, according to Ian Fleming Publications. Higson, 64, has already written five books in the Young Bond series, which follows the future secret agent during his school days. "On His Majesty's Secret Service" is due for publication on May 4, and comes 60 years after the publication of Bond creator Ian Fleming's tenth novel, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". "When Ian Fleming Publications came to me with the idea of writing an adult Bond story a little more than a month ago I was thrilled -- until I realised it had to be ready for the coronation in May," said Higson. "Getting it written and turned around in such a short space of time was going to be as tense and heart-pounding as any Bond mission. Although, of course, nobody would actually be shooting at me." "Fleming famously wrote fast, and I channelled that energy. And now it's so exciting for me to finally enter the world of grown-up Bond." Higson promised fans the usual cocktail of "sex, violence, cars, a colourful villain with a nasty henchman, and of course, Bond himself." Royalties from the book will go towards supporting the National Literacy Trust, which provides disadvantaged children with literacy skills. "The coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion for the country," said Corinne Turner, managing director of Ian Fleming Publications. "We asked ourselves how we at Ian Fleming Publications could celebrate it, and the answer seemed obvious. Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service was first published on April 1 1963. What better way, 60 years on, to mark this new chapter in history than with a brand new story: On His Majesty's Secret Service?"

James Bond’s latest mission: Saving King Charles III's coronation

When will the new James Bond finally come on screens? Well that has been a longstanding question for almost an year now as makers continuously shift the release dates of the 25th James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ owing to COVID restrictions.&nbsp;

The upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/james-bond">James Bond</a> film is said to have been postponed for a third time after it was initially moved from April 2020 to November of the same year and then to April 2021.&nbsp;

Several reports suggest that ‘No Time To Die’ will not meet its scheduled release date and would be pushed again as major US movie theatres remain shuttered owing to rise in COVID cases.&nbsp;

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With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout slower than expected and cases shooting up despite everything, there is a chance that many 2021 movies will meet the same fate and be pushed back.&nbsp;

Earlier, Jared Leto starrer ‘Morbius’ was shifted to October.&nbsp;

When will the new James Bond finally come on screens? Well that has been a longstanding question for almost an year now as makers continuously shift the release dates of the 25th James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ owing to COVID restrictions.

When will the new James Bond finally come on screens? Well that has been a longstanding question for almost an year now as makers continuously shift the release dates of the 25th James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ owing to COVID restrictions. The upcoming James Bond film is said to have been postponed for a third time after it was initially moved from April 2020 to November of the same year and then to April 2021. Several reports suggest that ‘No Time To Die’ will not meet its scheduled release date and would be pushed again as major US movie theatres remain shuttered owing to rise in COVID cases. From Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, here's a look back at Hollywood actors who have played James Bond With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout slower than expected and cases shooting up despite everything, there is a chance that many 2021 movies will meet the same fate and be pushed back. Earlier, Jared Leto starrer ‘Morbius’ was shifted to October.

James Bond film 'No Time To Die' to be postponed yet again?

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021.

The 25th film in the franchise will come out on April 2, 2021. According to the official website 007, the statement read, "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of No Time To Die, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April 2021 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience. We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year."

This, after the film’s release date has been shifted multiple times because of COVID-19.&nbsp;

‘No Time To Die’ is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.&nbsp;

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021.

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021. The 25th film in the franchise will come out on April 2, 2021. According to the official website 007, the statement read, "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of No Time To Die, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April 2021 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience. We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year." This, after the film’s release date has been shifted multiple times because of COVID-19. ‘No Time To Die’ is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.

No James Bond this year as Daniel Craig starrer 'No Time To Die' pushed to 2021

James Bond makers released a new teaser video for the upcoming film installment ‘No Time To Die’ with an introduction to the movie’s villain Rami Malek’s character.&nbsp;

Rami Malek’s character is named Safin and in his words, the character is “unsettling”.&nbsp;

In the video, he can be heard saying, "Safin is a formidable adversary. James Bond has to adapt to him."

Meanwhile, director Cary Joji Fukunaga says that not only does Safin pose a personal challenge to Bond, but he is also a threat on a global scale.&nbsp;

"We both eradicate people to make the world a better place. I just want to be a little tidier," Safin's character tells Daniel Craig's James Bond in the teaser.&nbsp;

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‘No Time to Die’ will feature Rami Malek and Daniel Craig in a film together for the first time. The film was originally scheduled to release in April but was pushed to November because of the pandemic.&nbsp;

This will be the last time when Daniel Craig dons the James Bond suit. He has been playing the world’s most famous spy since 2006’s ‘Casino Royale’. Watch the film's trailer here.

‘No Time to Die’, apart from Daniel Craig and Rami Malek, also stars Jeffrey Wright, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes, and others.

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James Bond makers released a new teaser video for the upcoming film installment ‘No Time To Die’ with an introduction to the movie’s villain Rami Malek’s character.

James Bond makers released a new teaser video for the upcoming film installment ‘No Time To Die’ with an introduction to the movie’s villain Rami Malek’s character. Rami Malek’s character is named Safin and in his words, the character is “unsettling”. In the video, he can be heard saying, "Safin is a formidable adversary. James Bond has to adapt to him." Meanwhile, director Cary Joji Fukunaga says that not only does Safin pose a personal challenge to Bond, but he is also a threat on a global scale. "We both eradicate people to make the world a better place. I just want to be a little tidier," Safin's character tells Daniel Craig's James Bond in the teaser. ‘No Time to Die’ will feature Rami Malek and Daniel Craig in a film together for the first time. The film was originally scheduled to release in April but was pushed to November because of the pandemic. This will be the last time when Daniel Craig dons the James Bond suit. He has been playing the world’s most famous spy since 2006’s ‘Casino Royale’. Watch the film's trailer here. ‘No Time to Die’, apart from Daniel Craig and Rami Malek, also stars Jeffrey Wright, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes, and others. 'Dr No' to 'Casino Royale': 15 James Bond films and the books that have inspired them

'No Time To Die' new teaser is all about James Bond's villain, played by Rami Malek

The upcoming James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ was among the first few films to have been impacted hard by the outbreak of coronavirus. Now that the world seems to be coming back on track slowly, Daniel Craig starrer’s director Cary Joji Fukunaga opened up about the filming experience.&nbsp;

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With the film having gotten over now, Cary Joji Fukunaga confesses he would have loved to have the time to polish the film. He also assured speaking to a magazine that he will not be twerking the film. “I don’t think anyone could have foreseen how the world came to a complete standstill, but I did think audiences would not be going to cinemas. You could just fiddle and tweak and it doesn’t necessarily get better. For all intents and purposes, we had finished the film. I had mentally finished the film. Mentally and emotionally,” he said.&nbsp;

The director recalled that this isn't the first time his release has been impacted by a pandemic. "My first movie, Sin Nombre, came out during swine flu [pandemic in 2009], and it came out in cinemas in Mexico right when the President of Mexico said, ‘Do not go to cinemas.’ So I had trauma from that experience, and as I was following the news of this, almost every day I was asking [the producers], ‘What’s the plan, guys? Because this isn’t stopping,’" he recalled.&nbsp;

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The upcoming James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ was among the first few films to have been impacted hard by the outbreak of coronavirus. Now that the world seems to be coming back on track slowly, Daniel Craig starrer’s director Cary Joji Fukunaga opened up about the filming experience.

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Five guns which were used in 'James Bond'&nbsp;movies, including the last weapon brandished by actor Roger Moore while playing 007, have been stolen from a house in north London by suspects with Eastern European accents, British police said on Friday.

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The deactivated weapons, which police said were believed to be worth more than 100,000 pounds ($122,000), were taken in the theft on Monday night from the house in Enfield.

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The stolen guns included a Beretta 'Cheetah'&nbsp;pistol which appeared in the 'Die Another Day'&nbsp;film; a Beretta 'Tomcat'&nbsp;pistol with a laser/silencer attachment and a Llama 22 which were also used in that same film.

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The others were a Walther PPK from 'A View To A Kill'&nbsp;and a Revolver Smith and Weston 44 Magnum from 'Live and Let Die'.

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"Many of these items are irreplaceable," said Detective Inspector Paul Ridley. "For example, the Magnum is the only one in the world ever made in which the whole gun is finished in chrome. 
 
"It has a six-and-a-half inch barrel and wood grips. The Walther PPK was the last gun used by Roger Moore in ‘A View to a Kill’." 
 
Police said neighbours had disturbed the three burglars who drove away in a silver vehicle.

Five guns which were used in 'James Bond' movies, including the last weapon brandished by actor Roger Moore while playing 007, have been stolen from a house in north London by suspects with Eastern European accents, British police said on Friday.

Five guns which were used in 'James Bond' movies, including the last weapon brandished by actor Roger Moore while playing 007, have been stolen from a house in north London by suspects with Eastern European accents, British police said on Friday. Also read: Is this why Daniel Craig's 'No Time To Die' was postponed and not COVID-19? The deactivated weapons, which police said were believed to be worth more than 100,000 pounds ($122,000), were taken in the theft on Monday night from the house in Enfield. In pics: 'Dr No' to 'Casino Royale': 15 James Bond films and the books that have inspired them The stolen guns included a Beretta 'Cheetah' pistol which appeared in the 'Die Another Day' film; a Beretta 'Tomcat' pistol with a laser/silencer attachment and a Llama 22 which were also used in that same film. In pics: 8 new web shows, films to watch as you quarantine at home The others were a Walther PPK from 'A View To A Kill' and a Revolver Smith and Weston 44 Magnum from 'Live and Let Die'. In pics: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus "Many of these items are irreplaceable," said Detective Inspector Paul Ridley. "For example, the Magnum is the only one in the world ever made in which the whole gun is finished in chrome. "It has a six-and-a-half inch barrel and wood grips. The Walther PPK was the last gun used by Roger Moore in ‘A View to a Kill’." Police said neighbours had disturbed the three burglars who drove away in a silver vehicle.

James Bond guns worth more than 100,000 pounds stolen from London