Letter reveals Prince William watched 'Licence To Kill' underage

Prince William watched a violent Bond film when he was eight, according to details revealed in an old letter - reports The Sun.

Licence To Kill was the first 007 movie to be given the 15 certificate. In it a villain's head explodes, another is crushed by an industrial grinder and a third is impaled on a forklift.

Wills's chauffeur Stephen Davies knew the Prince was a big fan of the secret agent and gave him the blockbuster as a birthday present.

The 1989 film, branded the most violent Bond movie at the time, starred Timothy Dalton and Carey Lowell.

The young Prince's taste in films was revealed yesterday by Mr Davies, who was a favourite with Wills and his brother Harry. The heir to the throne sent Steve a thank-you letter that reads: "Dear Steve, Thank you for the James Bond video, it is brilliant. Thank you. See you soon. With love from William."

The British Board of Film Classification confirmed it is not illegal for under-age children to watch 15 films at home. It is only illegal for them to see it in a cinema or rent a video. Wills's parents Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana were still together when he watched the film in 1990.

Chauffeur Mr Davies worked for the Royal Family during the 1980s and 1990s.

He kept all the letters and cards sent to him by Charles, Diana, Harry and Wills and is putting up them for auction.

One from Prince Harry about a present said: "I love the video and sweets. Love from Harry".

The letters, which also include a Christmas card from Harry, are to be sold at auction on February 13. They are expected to fetch £900 each.

Richard Davie, from International Autograph Auctions, said: "The letters paint a lovely picture, especially of Prince William watching the James Bond film.

"Letters from Prince William are rare and don't come on the market very often."

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