Queen Elizabeth II stars in Paddington Bear sketch for Platinum Jubilee concert
For the Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II appeared in a pre-recorded BBC sketch with Paddington Bear, the beloved character created by Michael Bond. In the video, the 96-year-old monarch and Paddington share tea at Buckingham Palace. Paddington offers her a marmalade sandwich, which she politely declines, revealing she keeps her own snack in her iconic handbag. The sketch ends with Paddington thanking the queen and the butler announcing the concert's start. The band Queen's "We Will Rock You" then plays, with both Paddington and the queen tapping along with teaspoons. This is not the first time the queen has participated in a filmed sketch for a major event; in 2012 she appeared with Daniel Craig as James Bond for the Olympics opening ceremony.
Key facts
- Queen Elizabeth II appeared in a BBC sketch with Paddington Bear for the Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4, 2022.
- The sketch was pre-recorded and shown at the concert in front of Buckingham Palace.
- Paddington Bear was created by Michael Bond.
- The queen, aged 96, declined a marmalade sandwich from Paddington and showed her own snack in her handbag.
- The sketch ended with the butler announcing the start of the concert.
- The band Queen's 'We Will Rock You' played, and both Paddington and the queen tapped along with teaspoons.
- The queen previously appeared in a 2012 Olympics sketch with Daniel Craig as James Bond.
- The event was part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking 70 years of her reign.
Entities
Artists
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Paddington Bear
- Michael Bond
- Daniel Craig
- James Bond
Institutions
- BBC
- Buckingham Palace
- Queen (band)
Locations
- Buckingham Palace
- London
- United Kingdom