Mystery solved: Queen Elizabeth II shares secret with Paddington


Now we know what is in Queen Elizabeth II’s handbag.

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The long-time mystery was solved Saturday when the British monarch made the

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second star turn of her career, appearing in a mini-movie to kick off a concert celebrating her 70 years on the throne.

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The sketch featured the queen having a cream tea with British national treasure Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace.

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After drinking all the tea and destroying the cakes, the duffle-coat wearing bear

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from deepest Peru told Elizabeth how he always had a reserve supply of

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marmalade sandwiches with him, lifting up his red hat to reveal his favorite treat.

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The scene recalled the moment Elizabeth appeared as a Bond girl in a short film for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

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“Her majesty is well known for her sense of humor, so it should be no surprise that she decided to take part in tonight’s sketch,” the palace said.

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