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Kate Garraway discovers she is related to creator of Paddington Bear

The presenter met the daughter of the late writer as part of ITV series DNA Journey.

The Independent UK

Kate Garraway unearths Paddington Bear family link during ITV show

The Good Morning Britain host made the discovery as part of DNA Journey which airs on Thursday night

Bristol Post

Paddington Bears for Queen will be stored as park organisers agree what to do with them

The special connection between the Queen and Paddington continued when they filmed a heartwarming sketch during her Platinum Jubilee which captured the hearts of the nation

Daily Mirror

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'The perfect tribute'- Mourners praise the BBC for screening Paddington 2 after Queen's funeral

The sweet bear has become synonymous with Her Majesty following a sweet sketch filmed for her Platinum Jubilee

Manchester Evening News

Jeremy Clarkson's unusual connection with Paddington Bear that jumpstarted his career

The TV broadcaster is well-known for his dry humour and motor expertise, but few people know how his family came to enjoy riches off the back of the beloved stuffed bear - they even had a hand in designing Paddington's yellow wellies

Daily Mirror

The Queen's bond with Paddington Bear was so strong as she could 'be herself'

Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond's daughter, Karen Jankel, has spoken about the special bond between the beloved bear and Queen Elizabeth II

Daily Mirror

The Queen and Paddington Bear’s special connection explained – and where it all began

The Queen was joined by Paddington Bear for a surprise heartfelt sketch during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year – but how did their special 'relationship' begin?

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When we asked the Queen to tea with Paddington, something magic happened – the most lovely goodbye

The writer behind HM’s encounter with the bear explains the sketch’s tender power

The Guardian - UK

The Queen expressed ‘real joy’ when acting in comedy sketches, says writer

The monarch took part in several TV spoofs, and appeared alongside James Bond and Paddington Bear.

The Independent UK

The Queen’s playful sense of humour and excellent comic timing

The monarch was a fan of the Billy Bass singing fish.

The Independent UK

Johnny Kelly confirmed as new Offaly hurling manager

Kelly becomes the first Galway native to manage Offaly since Michael Bond

Irish Mirror

Illinois House candidate distances himself from gaming exec who lost Waukegan casino bid

Thomas Maillard, running in the June 28 primary for a legislative seat in Lake County, used to work for a video gaming company run by ex-state Sen. Michael Bond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Queen showed her 'dry, quiet sense of humour' in heartwarming Paddington sketch

Paddington Bear had tea with the Queen 70 years after he was first brought into the world by author Michael Bond, who attended the monarch's coronation at Westminster Abbey

Daily Mirror

George and Charlotte's sweet reaction to Queen pulling marmalade sandwich from handbag

Paddington told the Queen how he ensured he always had his favourite treat on him just in case. The Queen responded by saying: 'So do I,' before opening her famous handbag and declaring: 'I keep mine in here'

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Salon

Bonneville talks "Downton," "Paddington"

"Julian Fellowes writes from a default position that people try to be good," Bonneville said on "Salon Talks"

The Guardian - UK

David McKee obituary

Creator of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Mr Benn, who wrote and illustrated children’s classics

The Guardian - UK

Ben Whishaw: ‘Sometimes, with straight actors playing gay parts, I think: I don’t believe you!’

He’s been Paddington, Keats, and now a doctor in This Is Going to Hurt. He talks about his off-stage shyness and why he wasn’t delighted by the reveal of Q’s sexuality in No Time to Die

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