Alison Stedman

Meet the Japanese ambassador who’s stealing Britons’ hearts. His diplomatic secret weapon? #PaddingtonBear. Hiroshi Suzuki and his wife, Eiko, have become social media sensations thanks to their wild enthusiasm for all things British. The wave of excitement can be traced back to a video of Suzuki singing the Welsh national anthem in Welsh, which led to the diplomat being crowned ‘The Paddington Bear of Ambassadors’. Embracing the new title, Suzuki has adopted his own Paddington Bear and brings the faithful mascot along to explore the very best of British culture, from Goodwood and the Proms to #BuckinghamPalace. For the ambassador and his wife’s verdict on their newfound fame, pick up the latest issue of Tatler, on newsstands now. @AmbJapanUK