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The Queen and Paddington Bear

195 replies

Hunderland · 04/06/2022 21:22

Thought this video was delightful and perfectly pitched 👑

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61690149

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Onwards22 · 04/06/2022 23:38

I didn’t watch any of it as I was busy and its not my thing but OMG I’m so glad you shared this as I absolutely love it!!

It made me tear up a little bit !!
It’s so British!

Thanks OP!

Roundlampshade · 04/06/2022 23:43

Who voted YABU?

LaurieFairyCake · 04/06/2022 23:46

Er .... yes of course it's actually her Hmm

Can't believe anyone would think it wasn't

In case you don't know the fucking bear is not real...

Happymum12345 · 04/06/2022 23:46

Delightful!

JulesJules · 04/06/2022 23:50

Yes, the Queen is real, the bear is CGI'd. HTH.

(Loved this)

DuckBilledPlattyJoobs · 04/06/2022 23:51

Perfect 👸🐻🥪☕️

ShirleyJackson · 04/06/2022 23:54

Made me ugly cry. DH came in from walking the dog and wondering what the hell was wrong Blush

Arnaquer · 04/06/2022 23:55

It was perfect

PiffleWiffleWoozle · 04/06/2022 23:56

No one will be able to hit just the right British note like the Queen has done. Genius.

Thedogscollar · 04/06/2022 23:59

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/06/2022 23:03

I HATE that bear so much. So yabu.

Hate Paddington!!! What the HELL is wrong with you?😉

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 05/06/2022 00:00

murasaki · 04/06/2022 21:33

The footman was Julian from Ghosts, wasn't it? I loved the video.

Yes! I didn’t recognise him with his trousers on.

SouperNoodle · 05/06/2022 00:05

I thought it was so sweet and done really well.

whynotwhatknot · 05/06/2022 00:08

I loved it well done maam i thought it was great

SpittinKitten · 05/06/2022 00:31

Never liked Paddington Bear and not a monarchist but that was absolutely gorgeous!

JellyfishandShells · 05/06/2022 00:41

It was lovely - and so well done. Loved the reference to the jokey query over the years about what the Queen keeps in her ever present handbag.

Furries · 05/06/2022 00:42

My favourite moment so far - the Queen and Paddington with their marmalade sandwiches.

I loved the whole concert. A few “gripes”, but overall I thought the whole thing was blooming brilliant.

Bog off to the moaning Minnie’s on other threads - the Queen rocks!

5foot5 · 05/06/2022 00:54

Mouldyfeet · 04/06/2022 23:00

It’s lovely but its not really her. I think some on here think it is 😂

I think it is hilarious that people think this wasn't the Queen but are not commenting on whether it was the real Paddington.

Of course it was her! Did you not watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

kittensinthekitchen · 05/06/2022 01:07

Lovely, just lovely.

Wouldn't call myself a Royalist, but I do have a soft spot for old Queenie.

JuneJubilee · 05/06/2022 01:09

It was lovely. Absolutely perfect for the Jubilee.❤️

I love the Queen, I love seeing these 'real' bits of her. The clip doing the rounds today of her feeding & chatting to a horse is lovely too.

the Jubilee has been bittersweet for me, I'm dreading the day we no longer have her.

ChimbarasiKotapaxi · 05/06/2022 01:11

Witty, funny, wonderful

Caminante · 05/06/2022 01:12

kittensinthekitchen · 05/06/2022 01:07

Lovely, just lovely.

Wouldn't call myself a Royalist, but I do have a soft spot for old Queenie.

Exactly how I feel.

It's so adorable that she did this, it really is.

TechGinny · 05/06/2022 01:28

I'm glad it wasn't just me that welled up at it! Just lovely.

washingwakeup · 05/06/2022 01:35

It was lovely. Especially lovely for the grandchildren, and probably inspired by them too.

washingwakeup · 05/06/2022 01:36

Great grandchildren!

TrifleFunny · 05/06/2022 03:09

It was amazing. I'm not a royalist particularly but I was moved and feel proud to be British actually I am a royalist.