
The Queen’s cameo with Paddington Bear was part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 years on the throne. The short film was released during the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace concert in June 2022.
The short film carries a deeper symbolic meaning, celebrating the Queen’s long-standing connection with British culture and her ability to engage with different generations, from older citizens to young children familiar with Paddington.

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- Lovely
- Definition: Very nice or beautiful.
- Example: The flowers in the garden are lovely.
2. Jubilee
- Definition: A special celebration, often for an anniversary.
- Example: They had a big party for the queen’s jubilee.
3. Perhaps
- Definition: Maybe.
- Example: Perhaps we can go to the park tomorrow.
4. Emergency
- Definition: A serious and urgent situation.
- Example: Call 911 if there is an emergency.
5. Majesty
- Definition: A title for a king or queen.
- Example: We bowed to Her Majesty, the Queen.
6. Applause
- Definition: Clapping to show approval.
- Example: The crowd gave a lot of applause after the concert.
7. Marmalade
- Definition: A type of jam made from citrus fruits.
- Example: She spread marmalade on her toast.
8. Later
- Definition: At a future time.
- Example: Let’s talk about it later.
9. Therapy
- Definition: Treatment to help someone get better.
- Example: He went to therapy after his injury.
10. Party
- Definition: A fun gathering with friends or family.
- Example: We had a party for her birthday.
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so
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thank you for having me
i do hope you’re having a lovely jubilee
tea
oh yes please
[Music]
oh
therapy sorry
ah
never mind
[Music]
oh dear
um
perhaps
you would like a marmalade sandwich
i always keep one for emergencies
so do i
i keep mine in here
[Music]
for later
the party is about to start your majesty
happy jubilee man
and thank you
for everything
that’s very kind
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[Applause]
um
[Applause]
you
- Have you ever watched Paddington?
- What do you know about the Queen and the British Monarchy?
- Are you surprised the Queen did this cameo?
- Can you remember any cameos from famous people?
- Who’s your favourite cartoon bear?