Camilla Makes First Public Appearance Since Recovering

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has launched a book project charity to promote a love of reading among people of all ages.

Previously known as The Reading Room, the project has been renamed The Queen’s Reading Room.

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Camilla's aim is to foster a lifelong love of literature and connect people with the magic of books.

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Camilla's book club, with over 155,000 adherents worldwide, inspired the Queen's Reading Room.

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Camilla contracted COVID-19 for the second time last week but has since made an excellent recovery.

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The launch was attended by literary figures, authors, and representatives of literacy charities.

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