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Jeremy Clarkson on mum's connection to Queen after warning against Paddington Bear tribute
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."She then gave them to my sister and I as Christmas presents. We got the first-ever Paddingtons."The Grand Tour host explained his mother soon had to move out of the spare bedroom and into a factory before the treasured toy was mass produced.Jeremy went on: "And now everyone is leaving them outside the gates of Buckingham Palace as a mark of respect for the Queen."I just wish my mum had lived to see it.
