King Charles has reportedly drawn inspiration from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, by making a cameo in the new movie, Paddington in Peru.
Queen Elizabeth famously filmed a video opposite a CGI Paddington Bear for the Platinum Jubilee in 2022. In the adorable clip, the Queen invited Paddington to Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea and marmalade sandwiches, which delighted viewers all over the world.
Paddington in Peru, the third movie in the franchise, apparently features an extremely brief cameo from Charles at the start of the film. According to Hello! magazine, Paddington can be seen holding a letter featuring a stamp, which of course shows a portrait of King Charles.
However, there's one slight difference between the stamp in the film and real stamps featuring the King's visage. "Notably, the stamp shows a rare, front-facing portrait of His Majesty, instead of the more familiar profile," Hello! reported.
Hello! noted that Queen Elizabeth also appears in Paddington in Peru, in a portrait of the late monarch posing with the famous bear.
The late Queen's portrait was included in the new movie "with the consent and agreement of the royal household," StudioCanal executive Ron Halpern told Variety (via Good Housekeeping).
Producer Rosie Alison told Variety, "[The Royal Family] were actually very happy for it to happen. But we don't like to make a big deal of it, because Paddington's obviously a very modest fellow."
Paddington Bear.
Queen Elizabeth's surprising Platinum Jubilee skit opposite Paddington Bear was apparently a well kept secret. The Telegraph reported that the Queen kept the video so under wraps "that even some of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren didn’t know about."
Royal photographer Chris Jackson captured the moment Prince George and Princess Charlotte finally saw the clip during the Platinum Party at the Palace in June 2022. Sharing photos of their adorable expressions on Instagram, Jackson wrote, "That moment The Queen retrieved a marmalade sandwich from her handbag…. what an evening, a privilege to be there."
-
How the "Tide Has Turned" for Former Royal Outcast Sarah Ferguson Thanks to "Grateful" King CharlesIs Fergie the Royal Family's new secret weapon?
-
Queen Elizabeth's Final Words to Sarah Ferguson Were a Heartfelt Goodbye"She knew me all my life and she loved me."
-
Prince Andrew Reportedly Wants to Attend King Charles' Pre-Christmas Buckingham Palace Lunch, Despite His Recent ScandalsWill the Duke of York be a party crasher this holiday season?
-
Queen Elizabeth Hilariously Shuts Down Photographer Annie Leibovitz With Brutal Comeback in Resurfaced VideoThe late Queen didn't respond well to being told to take her crown off.
-
King Charles is Allegedly "Finished" With Prince Andrew Over Yet Another Scandal"I can’t see the king wanting to walk to church with someone who was friends with a Chinese spy."
-
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Might Be Forced to Skip King Charles' Annual Pre-Christmas LunchThe festive event, which is a star-studded affair, is set to take place at Buckingham Palace.
-
King Charles Warned Prince William Not to Make the Same Marriage Mistakes He Did, a Royal Expert SaysA royal author says the King told his son, "I neglected my marriage, and look what happened."
-
How the Royal Family's Christmas Celebration Will Be Different This Year Because of King Charles and Kate Middleton's Health BattlesA royal expert says this might be the reason behind the supersized guest list for this year's Sandringham celebration.
