Queen Camilla Brings Roo to NYPL Centenary

0:00On April 29th, Queen Camilla's got a special delivery lined up for her trip to New York. She's hand-carrying a brand-new stuff-ru, the baby kangaroo from Winnie the Pooh, made by Britain's last soft toy factory, Mary Thought-N, Shropshire. This recreates the original toy that's been missing for decades, completing the full set at the New York Public Library. The library already displays the real Pooh, E.O.R., Piglet, Kanga, and Tigger from author A.A. Millenson, Christopher Robin, but Rue Vanis in an Apple Orchard back in the 1930s, leaving a gap in the collection that's been there since the toys arrived, permanently in 1987. Mary Thought's managing director called it a huge honor, especially since their experts in classic teddies. Turns out, the originals were made by Farnel, now part of their group, and their topseller is a replica of Christopher Robin's bare Edward, who, sparked the whole Pooh story. They crafted this Rue from traditional mohair, pulling details straight from an archive kanga and Rue pair to nail the look.

1:02No 100-year-old Weren Terre here, he's fresh and sharp. All this ties into the centenary of the first Winnie the Pooh book, boosting Queen Camilla's push for reading during the state visit on Wednesday. You've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.