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Donald Clarke: There could have been worse mascots for a bereaved nation than Paddington

A drawing of Queen Elizabeth and Paddington Bear left outside Windsor Castle. Photograph: Tim Ireland/EPA
A drawing of Queen Elizabeth and Paddington Bear left outside Windsor Castle. Photograph: Tim Ireland/EPA
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Sat Sept 17 2022 - 05:00 • 4 MIN READ

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