Kate Middleton and Prince William met the star of 'Paddington: The Musical' at the Royal Variety Performance, and their children will be "very sad" to have missed the meeting.

Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to embrace the lighthearted side of royal life that has won the hearts of the British public. Their playful moments, like meeting beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, show a relatable and joyful side to the monarchy.

Paddington The Musical has introduced a monthly £35 ticket lottery and released a behind-the-scenes extract from a new number, “Rhythm of London”. They have also confirmed the release date for the original cast album, which is now available to pre-order.

How a small bear created a big retail moment. Paddington the Musical shows how nostalgia, craft and heart can turn storytelling into serious commerce.

Fans went wild for the lovable bear and the production after it released first-look videos and photos of Paddington in action on Nov. 1, with one Instagram user writing, "I’m ge

Paddington Bear has been brought to life in this stunning West End production! “It's really quite an astonishing thing,” Jessica

His inclusion on the show has led to a brutal copyright crackdown by Canal+ and the Bond Estate, who filed a claim with Britain’s High Court that accused Spitting Image of violating their intellectual property rights over Britain’s most profitable bear.

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt on the new musical - Paddington The Musical is about to take the West End - and the world - by storm... one of the stars Victoria Hamilton-Barritt gives us the inside scoop o