Queen Elizabeth II death: Paddington shares touching callback to ‘cute’ platinum jubilee skit
Fictional bear’s words took on an emotional new light in wake of the news
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Paddington Bear has shared a moving callback to his “cute” platinum jubilee scene with Queen Elizabeth II, following her death.
On Thursday (8 September), Buckingham Palace announced the Queen had died peacefully at Balmoral, aged 96.
The world of entertainment shared tributes to the monarch, and one came in the form of the fictional bear she shared the screen with just three months ago at the Platinum Party at the Palace.
During the BBC event, a pre-recorded segment was shown to viewers in which the Queen herself acted opposite Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw.
In a similar vein to the segment she filmed alongside Daniel Craig’s James Bond for the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012, this new clip saw the Queen showcase her acting skills opposite the CGI character.
The clip – which also included actor Simon Farnaby in character as Barry the Security Guard – saw Paddington have a lunch of marmalade sandwiches with Her Majesty in Buckingham Palace.
It ended with him wishing the Queen a “happy jubilee”, stating: “Thank you Ma’am, for everything.”
Paddington used those words once again, but this time in a tribute to the Queen shared on the character’s official Twitter account.
In the wake of the Queen’s death, people are also remembering her famous skit at the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, in which she performed alongside James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
The Queen’s son, the Prince of Wales, automatically succeeds her as King, ruling over the UK and more than a dozen Commonwealth nations – a role for which the 73-year-old has spent a lifetime in preparation.
Clarence House has confirmed Charles will be known as King Charles III.
Follow the latest updates as the world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments