Queen meets Paddington Bear as pair share marmalade sandwiches

The Queen asked Paddington Bear to share his marmalade sandwiches with her as the pair met for the first time at Windsor Castle on Wednesday (25 February).

The marmalade-loving bear, who has been brought to life for Paddington The Musical on the West End, attended a star-studded reception for the final of the BBC 500 Words competition.

Camilla shook hands with the 4ft bear, who was dressed in his signature blue duffle coat and red hat, and thanked him for coming to the event.

“You’re very kind, you are going to give all your marmalade sandwiches to all these children. Perhaps I can have one too?” the Queen asked.