King Charles and Queen Camilla have teamed as much as assist her literary initiative, The Queen’s Studying Room, at a particular reception held at Clarence Home.
The occasion celebrated the launch of a brand new medal, The Queen’s Studying Room Medal, which is able to acknowledge people who champion books and storytelling of their native communities.
Queen Camilla, an avid reader and long-time supporter of literacy, was joined by her husband, King Charles, in addition to the Duchess of Gloucester and famend authors.
Through the reception, Her Majesty seen the design of the brand new medal and met with the judging panel, who will choose the primary recipient, to be introduced in 2026.
The occasion additionally celebrated the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s beginning, with visitors capable of view a number of objects from Jane Austen Home and the Royal Assortment Belief.
As a grandmother, Queen understands the significance of literacy in creating life alternatives. She has visited faculties, libraries, office studying schemes, and prisons to see the work of grownup literacy schemes.
Earlier than changing into Queen, Camilla was Patron of a number of organizations selling literacy, together with the Nationwide Literacy Belief, First Story, Coram Beanstalk, and Booktrust.
The Queen’s Studying Room initiative started throughout the nationwide lockdown when Her Majesty revealed a listing of her favourite ebook suggestions.
Following constructive responses, an Instagram account was launched in January 2021 as a neighborhood area for ebook lovers. Now an unbiased charity, The Queen’s Studying Room has launched a podcast and an annual pageant, at present in its second 12 months.
