Queen Elizabeth II honoured with special edition teddy to celebrate 100th birthday

Queen Elizabeth II honoured with special edition teddy to celebrate 100th birthdayThe royal family will lead tributes around April 21 to celebrate the Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday, with a series of events looking at her incredible life and legacyCommentsNewsRussell Myers Royal Editor19:48, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA special teddy has been created to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth II became known for her exploits with Paddington - and now she is to have a limited edition collector's bear to commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday.‌Crafted from the finest mohair, the Queen Elizabeth II Bear is full of the details teddy maker Steiff has become famous for over its 150 years - from a tiny jewelled brooch to a beautifully adorned hat, and Steiff’s signature ear tag with a brass button.‌The commemorative piece is part of a range of celebrations to commemorate the late monarch’s 100th birthday on April 21. Retailing at £289, the bear is available worldwide and only 4,996 will be available in total, a nod to the Queen who lived to be 96.‌Each bear is numbered, and presented in a high-quality souvenir bag with a certificate of authenticity. The Teddy bear is 5-way jointed and fully movable. Fine, coloured embroidery on the soles of her feet commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.View 2 ImagesThe Queen was known for her striking use of colour in her outfits throughout her 70 year reign(Image: Getty Images)The bear is wearing one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most iconic outfits - her striking lime green coat with matching hat, which she wore at one of her final official engagements. The classic accessories include a characteristic pearl necklace, a sparkling crystal brooch, and the unmistakable handbag.‌The royal family will lead the commemorations next week, with King Charles making a recorded address to the nation and the Commonwealth where he will celebrate his mother’s life and legacy.Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside...