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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Amber O'Connor

Officials' polite Paddington Bear request dubbed 'most British thing ever'

A request for the public to stop leaving Paddington Bear toys as tributes to the Queen has been dubbed the most British response ever. In the days since Her Majesty's passing, thousands of tributes have been laid to Queen Elizabeth II.

Across the country, tributes have been placed everywhere from schools to Buckingham Palace. But now mourners have been asked to stop leaving Paddington Bears and wrapped marmalade sandwiches in certain locations. The sweet gifts, inspired by the Queen's friendship with Paddington, warmed the hearts of many fans. However, they can pose a danger to wildlife, as highlighted by the Royal Parks.

Paddington Bears and marmalade sandwich are being left alongside floral tributes (PA)
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