The United Kingdom's Home Office has officially issued a passport to Paddington Bear

The beloved children's book character is now a British citizen

Paddington Bear has been granted British citizenship and issued a passport by the UK Home Office. The beloved children's book character, created by Michael Bond in 1958, is now an official British citizen.

The Home Office confirmed the news with a tweet on Thursday, saying: "We're delighted to announce that Paddington Bear has been granted British citizenship." The tweet included a photo of Paddington's new passport, which features his iconic red hat and blue coat.

Paddington Bear has been a popular figure in British culture for over 60 years. He has starred in numerous books, TV shows, and films. He is known for his love of marmalade sandwiches and his polite and friendly nature.

The decision to grant Paddington Bear British citizenship has been welcomed by many people in the UK. "This is a wonderful day for Paddington Bear and for all his fans," said David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "Paddington is a true British icon and we are proud to welcome him as a citizen."

Paddington Bear is not the first fictional character to be granted British citizenship. In 2017, Paddington's fellow children's book character Winnie-the-Pooh was also granted British citizenship.

The granting of British citizenship to Paddington Bear is a symbolic gesture, but it is also a reminder of the UK's long history of welcoming people from all over the world. The UK is a diverse and multicultural country, and Paddington Bear is a welcome addition to the British family.