More than 1,000 Paddingtons and other teddy bears left by well-wishers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth after her death last month, will be handed over to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.
Paddington Bear sits among other tributes at Green Park, following the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain September 23, 2022. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo
The cuddly toys were among a huge number of floral tributes and messages which were left outside palaces and royal parks in London and Windsor in the days of mourning followingThey will now be professionally cleaned before being passed to the Barnardo's charity. "We promise to look after these bears who will be well-loved and bring joy to the children we support."with the children's literary character Paddington which became one of the highlights of four days of celebrations to mark her 70th year on the throne.
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