Pre-recorded segment features the Queen acting opposite the CGI bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw
Paddington Bear was the secret special guest for the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations on Saturday night, appearing alongside the monarch in a sweet-natured video segment.
Just as she did at the 2012 London Olympics, when she appeared with Daniel Craig’s James Bond in a pre-recorded video, the Queen proved a good sport as she acted alongside the CGI bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw, who joined her at Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea.
In a neat segue with the Queen and Paddington clinking out its martial drum beat with teaspoons, Queen – the rock band – opened the show with We Will Rock You, with Brian May playing a guitar solo in front of a statue of Queen Victoria, teeing up performances by Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and more.
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