Paddington Bear stamps released by Royal Mail for 65th anniversary

25 August 2023, 11:44

Everyone’s favourite bear is going to have their own stamps.

Paddington Bear is set to appear on 10 special stamps released by Royal Mail to mark the bear’s 65th anniversary.

Paddington made his first appearance in 1958 in Michael Bond’s book A Bear Called Paddington where he captured the nation’s heart.

The Peruvian bear previously featured on Royal Mail stamps back in 2014 to celebrate 60 years of television, alongside Peppa Pig, Shaun the Sheep and Bob the Builder.

The stamps will go on sale 5th September.

Here are the Paddington stamps:

Last year Paddington became a national symbol of grief after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The late Queen met Paddington prior to her death when the two took part in a heartwarming sketch that delighted the nation.

When Her Majesty sadly passed away, members of the public laid hundreds of Paddington teddy bears at the gates of Buckingham Palace to pay tribute.

Paddington has gained a legion of fans over the years after appearing in numerous books and films.

Actor Ben Wishaw voiced Paddington Bear in the Paddington film franchise, with Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Jim Broadbent starring alongside.

The third film, Paddington in Peru, is currently filming.

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