The Duchess of Cambridge had an impromptu dance with Paddington Bear today to sounds of a calypso band playing at Paddington Station in London.
The royal was attending an event with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, held for the young beneficiaries of their Charities Forum.
As part of the celebrations, guests got to spend the afternoon on a Belmond British Pullman steam train - which features in the upcoming sequel Paddington 2.
Actor Hugh Bonneville, who reprises his role of Henry Brown in the new film, was also in attendance.
The actor, also a star of Downton Abbey, said it was "a great opportunity" to promote the Paddington 2 and the royals' charities.
"It's a wonderful way to celebrate more than, I think more than 10 or 12 charities that the Royal Highnesses are supporting and for us to be able say Paddington is on his way again. So it's a great opportunity," Bonneville said, adding, "And also I get to eat marmalade sandwiches on the train."
After meeting with some of the young passengers on the train, the royals returned to the platform where the pregnant Duchess was enticed in to a quick dance with Paddington Bear before the train departed on its journey.
Paddington 2 is released next month.


















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