The new Roo is reportedly produced by Merrythought, the same maker behind the original Christopher Robin dolls. Anthony W. Marx, president and CEO of the New York Public Library, thanked Her Majesty and said Roo will help share the charm of these stories with visitors for generations.
The gift is part of the royals' itinerary—stops include Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia, tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence. Buckingham Palace said the trip, which includes a meeting with President Donald Trump, will proceed as planned after an April 25 shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.