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The official account of Paddington Bear has tweeted its respects to the Queen.
"Thank you Ma'am, for everything," the account wrote.
The Queen took the world by surprise during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as she shared afternoon tea with Paddington Bear, starring on screen with her own marmalade sandwiches and lighting up the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as only she can.
The monarch delighted an audience of millions around the world by inviting the animated bear for tea at Windsor Castle in a secret sequence for the Jubilee.
The sketch was a surprise even to some of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren watching in the audience and at home.
Said to have wanted to take part to show the public how much their celebrations have meant to her, she was praised by filmmakers for her “wit, warmth and generosity” in going along with the “touching yet joyful” idea.
She had been unable to attend the Saturday night Party at the Palace concert but secured a starring role after agreeing to make a rare foray into film.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said at the time: “While the Queen may not be attending the concert in person, she was very keen that people understood how much it meant to her and that all those watching had a great time.”
The video showed them sharing tea and marmalade sandwiches in Buckingham Palace.