Dame Maureen Lippman reveals she thinks Queen should be nominated for an acting gong
Dame Maureen Lippman feels that Queen should be nominated for acting, after starring entirely with marmalade sandwiches, opposite Paddington Bears, in a short film shot for Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
“I’m going to say before the BAFTAs that Queen should get the Best Newcomer Award, for Best Performance in a Short Film,” Lipman joked.
However, she admitted that giving her the Best Newcomer award was like ‘giving Dolly Parton a trainer bra’.
Fun: Dame Maureen Lippman (pictured) thinks Queen should be nominated for an acting gong after her star was replaced opposite Paddington Bears for the Platinum Jubilee ceremony.
This sketch was described by social media users as better than her Olympic opening show cameo with James Bond.
He spent half a day filming it and even kept it hidden from some of his family members.
Her Majesty, 96, delighted the audience at the BBC’s televised Platinum Party at the Palace and began the celebration with the fictional character – the two enjoying a chaotic cream tea at ‘Buckingham Palace’.
The Emperor and the famous bear taped together to the beat of the We Will Rock You anthem over a cup of Chinese tea using silver spoons to celebrate, while the Queen also revealed that she shared her love of Paddington’s marmalade sandwiches. Shares and keeps an emergency stash in it. Trademark Launcher handbag.
Candid: ‘I’m going to say before the BAFTAs that Queen should get the Best Newcomer Award for Best Performance in a Short Film,’ Lippman joked
Filmed at Windsor Castle, the Queen spent almost half a day filming a pre-recorded two-and-a-half-minute sequence in secret. WireAnd the comic sketch was a surprise to some of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well.
The publication said that allies of the palace refused to ‘ruin the magic’ by explaining how the emperor was able to speak with the imaginary bear.
However, the character voiced by Ben Whishaw, who played Q in the recent James Bond films, has previously been filmed as just a mechanical head before the visual effects were added digitally.
Anna Marsh, who was involved in the film as CEO of Studio Canal, said: ‘Filming with Her Majesty and Paddington Bear at The Palace is a memory we will all cherish. It was a pleasure to behold Her Majesty’s warmth and generosity.
Loved: The sketch (pictured) was described by social media users as better than the Olympic opening show cameo with James Bond
‘And who better to thank Her Majesty than Paddington, over a pot of tea, with a marmalade sandwich, and a touch of chaos. Auntie Lucy would be proud.
The Queen’s secret sketch was the result of months of planning, and saw the duffle-coat-wearing bear show the Emperor how he made sure he always had his favorite treat for her, lifting his red hat to reveal his breakfast. .
Her Majesty responded by revealing ‘So Do I’ before opening her bag and announcing ‘I Keep Mine in Here’ asking her to show her her own ready supply of the Bread and Orange Preserve staples.
The accident-prone Paddington was shown causing havoc by accidentally depriving him of another cup of tea and sprinkling cream from a chocolate eclair on a Palace footman.
Reaction: The Queen’s short clip sparked a social media outcry, with one on Twitter writing: ‘The Queen kicks her socks off with Paddington Bears: Perfect comic timing’
The deepest Peruvian bear congratulates the Queen on her 70-year reign: ‘Happy Jubilee Ma’am. And thanks. for everything.’ The humble queen replied: ‘It is very kind.’
It brought back memories of the Queen’s James Bond skit for the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, when the monarch met 007, played by Daniel Craig, and then appeared to parachute into the stadium with the help of a body double.
Paddington and the Queen were pictured sitting opposite each other in an ornate chair at a table set for afternoon tea covered in a white linen cloth in a grand room.
Buckingham Palace said the Queen felt the opportunity to invite Paddington to tea was “too fun to miss”.
Adorable: The comic sketch was a surprise even to some of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (pictured)
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