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Kyle O'Sullivan

Princess Beatrice releases emotional poem for the Queen - and it mentions Paddington

Princess Beatrice has released an emotional poem in honour of her grandmother the Queen. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's daughter, who is now ninth in line to the throne and become a Counsellor of State, gave permission for her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, to share the emotional words on Instagram.

Edoardo, who married the Princess in 2020 and is father to their 11-month daughter Sienna, revealed the poignant poem had been written by his brother, Alby Shale, who had given it to Beatrice. As well as thanking the late monarch for her guidance, teaching and love, the poem also mentions new Prime Minister Liz Truss, Paddington Bear and even James Bond.

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