In the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the much-loved cultural icon Paddington Bear has become a symbol of national mourning. But when did the royal connection first begin? Across the ...

The Michael Bond creation debuted in 1958 in the book A Bear Called Paddington. Since then the rascally Peruvian has featured in 28 more books as well as numerous television and film adaptations ...

A huge show of fireworks lit up Big Ben in spite of storm warnings that forced many displays to be axed today, with many fans left stunned by a 'world-first' Paddington Bear cameo appearance ...

It has been "extraordinary" to see how people have turned to the lovable brown bear for comfort as they have mourned the Queen, according to Karen Jankel, daughter of Paddington creator Michael Bond.