New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday
Summary
A new photo of Queen Camilla was released to celebrate her 79th birthday. She announced a plan to give every Year 6 child in the UK a special edition of the book *Impossible Creatures* by Katherine Rundell to promote reading.Key Facts
- The photo shows Queen Camilla in a blue dress at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.
- The Queen supports children's literacy and reading through various public efforts.
- Every Year 6 (England) and P6 (Scotland) child in the UK will receive a special edition of *Impossible Creatures* this Christmas.
- Each book includes a personal message from the Queen calling it a “brilliant fantasy.”
- The program is partnered with the National Literacy Trust, which the Queen supports as patron.
- This announcement is part of the National Year of Reading 2026 effort to encourage daily reading.
- Recently, the Queen met author JK Rowling to discuss their shared interest in children's books.
- The Queen also supports the BBC’s 500 Words writing competition for children.
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