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British Royals

The Queen is given honour by the Princess Royal

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21st November 2024

The Princess Royal presented her sister-in-law, The Queen, with an honour for her work to promote reading.

Queen Camilla was given an honorary doctorate in Literature by the University of London and Princess Anne, as the institution’s Chancellor, was tasked with its presentation.

The two shared a smile as the Princess, towering over The Queen from her Chancellor’s stage, adjusted the red robes of Dr. Camilla, otherwise known as Her Majesty.

The doctorate was given for her work in promoting and championing literacy.

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The two royals arrived together at the presentation which took place at the Senate House in Bloomsbury Square.

The Princess Royal opened the special meeting with a speech, praising those about to be recognised as ”exceptional individuals” and highlighting their ”invaluable contributions in their respective fields.”

The Queen was also praised by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of London, Sir Mark Lowcock, who said that Her Majesty’s devotion to promoting literacy was ”a testament to her personal passion and belief in the transformative power of books.”

Queen Camilla has made literacy and reading one of her main causes for many years. She has taken her work to schools, colleges and prisons and set up her own online book club which has since grown into an annual festival as well as providing the springboard for other literature gatherings around the country.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.