After celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, Ben the Beckermet Bear was back yesterday to join the millions paying tribute.
Ben paid his respects in the village as the country came to a virtual standstill to say a final farewell to a hugely popular monarch.
During the COVID lockdowns, Ben did much to brighten up the lives of neighbours and passers-by at the home of Claire and Nick Murray and their young family.
Evie and her brother Alfie used to discuss with their parents how to dress Ben, and what theme to adopt as they made daily changes.
On funeral day he was dressed accordingly, paying his final respects and earning some applause for his actions.
Apparently Ben had received word from cousin Paddington about his jubilee experiences at Buckingham Palace.
During lockdown, Ben played a variety of sports, did a number of jobs and generally kept the locals and passing motorists amused. Ben’s photograph was sent all over the world and the Beckermet Bear became quite a celebrity.
He made a reappearance over Easter, along with Millie a rabbit friend, and both had a few more pals with them for the jubilee celebrations.
