diff --git a/interface/wx/clipbrd.h b/interface/wx/clipbrd.h
index 2a51212c63..d26d07951c 100644
--- a/interface/wx/clipbrd.h
+++ b/interface/wx/clipbrd.h
@@ -174,5 +174,11 @@ public:
         platforms.
     */
     virtual void UsePrimarySelection(bool primary = false);
+
+    /**
+       Returns the global instance (wxTheClipboard) of the clipboard object.
+    */
+    static wxClipboard *Get();
+
 };