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Princess Charlotte and George's adorable reaction to Queen's Paddington skit

The monarch and the famous bear met for a chaotic cream tea at Buckingham Palace in a special, secretly-pre-recorded sequence played at the start of the televised BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2022

George and Charlotte's adorable reaction to Queen's meeting with Paddington bear

The royal siblings were spotted laughing when Her Majesty surprised the Party in the Palace audience with a comic appearance featuring Paddington Bear.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2022

George and Charlotte's sweet reaction to Queen pulling sandwich from her handbag

The duffle-coat wearing bear told the Queen how he ensured he always had his favourite treat on him just in case, lifting up his red hat to reveal his snack.

Irish Mirror · Jun 5, 2022

Queen reveals marmalade sandwiches in handbag to Paddington in comic sketch

The monarch appeared alongside the digitally animated character in secretly recorded footage which aired at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace concert features Paddington Bear, star performances and a Partygate joke

Queen Elizabeth II begins her Party at the Palace concert by sitting down to tea with Paddington Bear. And while it doesn't go according to plan, there's a sweet ending.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

‘You laugh and cry with us’ Charles tells Queen in moving Jubilee tribute

Paddington Bear echoed the mood of the night when he told the Queen “Happy Jubilee Ma’am. And thank you. For everything”.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

More than 100,000 royal fans outside Buckingham Palace for Queen's Jubilee Party

The event kicked off with a comedy classic starring the Queen herself starring opposite Paddington Bear as he visited the Palace for a cup of tea and a chat about marmalade sandwiches

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

Queen delights with Paddington Bear sketch but rain threatens to dampen Jubilee celebrations on Sunday

Prince William and Charles also paid tribute to the Queen during hearfelt speeches given at the end of the Platinum Party

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2022

The Queen steals the scene in comic sketch that sees Paddington Bear having tea at Buckingham Palace

The charming clip saw the clumsy bear splatter the Queen's butler with cream

Wales Online · Jun 4, 2022

Queen shares touching Prince Philip tribute as Charles 'wipes eyes' at mention of Duke

The monarch said Prince Philip had played a crucial role in protecting "our fragile planet" - and praised son Charles and grandson William for carrying on his work

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022