Royal family shares video and statement celebrating literacy initiative
Buckingham Palace has released a striking video of Queen Camilla, accompanied by a statement recognising her dedication to promoting literacy and creative writing.
Hosting a special reception at the Palace, the Queen welcomed 50 young literary talents to honour their storytelling achievements as part of the 500 Words competition.
A passionate advocate for literacy, the 77-year-old royal has supported the initiative since 2015, encouraging children aged 5-11 to craft imaginative stories within 500 words.
The royal family’s official social media accounts shared the video with a message from the Palace: "Once upon a time… The Queen hosted finalists and their families, alongside some special celebrity guests, for the Grand Final of #BBC500Words."
To add to the excitement, the Palace also invited fans to watch the winners' announcement: "Tune into a special episode of #TheOneShow tonight on BBC One and @bbciplayer at 7pm to find out who the winners are!"
