Disney has created a beautiful Winnie-the-Pooh short-animation in watercolour to celebrate the birth of the newly-named royal baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Winnie-the-Pooh reading with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to baby Archie
Hand-drawn by Disney’s Senior Principal Artist, Kim Raymond, the heart-warming story is a touching gift from Disney to the proud new parents, depicting the world’s favourite bear delivering a special hum to their new son.
The 25 second creation sees Pooh setting off from One Hundred Acre Wood and strolling down the Long Walk to Windsor Castle. In the final frame, Archie’s recently announced name can be seen on his cot as Pooh sits beside The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their Windsor home.
Winnie-the-Pooh is known to be close to the couple’s heart - the Duke of Sussex reportedly bought a rare first edition A.A. Milne book for his nephew Prince Louis’ christening, whilst the Duchess of Sussex once cited a Winnie-the-Pooh book as a favourite on her blog, The Tig – making the Disney creation an especially touching and personal congratulations to the royal pair.
The iconic bear’s visit to Windsor continues his special and enduring relationship with the royal family. In 2016, Pooh met Queen Elizabeth II (‘Winne-the-Pooh Meets the Queen’) as they celebrated their 90th birthdays in the same year.