Jeremy Clarkson opened up about his mother, Shirley Clarkson’s, connection to Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear following the monarch’s death. The former Top Gear presenter admitted he “wished his mother lived to see” a poignant moment taking place since Her Majesty’s death on September 8.
The 62-year-old revealed his late mum created the first Paddington Bear toy and the broadcaster was the first person in the country to receive the stuffed bear as a Christmas present.
Following the Queen’s death, mourners flocked to Buckingham Palace to lay flowers, marmalade sandwiches and Paddington Bears in a heartfelt tribute.
Writing in his latest column for The Sun, Jeremy shared some heartfelt words as he honoured his mother’s creation.
He wrote: “In the late Sixties, my mother made soft toys in the spare bedroom and decided one year she’d make a couple of bears which were dressed in hats, duffle coats and wellies.
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“We are asking people not to leave marmalade sandwiches because of the negative impact on the park’s wildlife,” the Royal Parks said.
“We will carefully store any teddies and artifacts that have been left and will work closely with our partners, including Buckingham Palace, to agree what we do with them over the next few months with discretion and sensitivity,” they added.
Meanwhile, Her Majesty went viral earlier this year after she filmed a candid clip with Paddington Bear to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
The sketch in question – which has been viewed on YouTube over 10 million times — shows Queen Elizabeth having tea with the animated bear.
The comedic clip features the uncouth bear drinking tea directly from the pot and accidentally smashing a pastry.
As an additional joke, Paddington asks the Queen, “Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich?”
As he pulls it out of his hat, he adds, “I always keep one for emergencies.”
The Queen replies, “So do I” — revealing a sandwich of her own in her purse. “I keep mine in here. For later.”
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