Summary
Queen Camilla attended a memorial service at Southwark Cathedral in London for Dame Jilly Cooper, a well-known British author who passed away at 88 years old. Cooper was famous for her successful books, including "Riders" and "Rivals," selling over 11 million copies in the UK. The service included various celebrity guests who came to honor her life and contributions to literature.
Key Facts
- Queen Camilla attended a memorial service for author Dame Jilly Cooper in London.
- Dame Jilly Cooper died at the age of 88 in October 2025 after a fall.
- Cooper was a best-selling author known for her books "Riders" and "Rivals."
- Her works focused on the lives of the wealthy and horse-loving circles.
- "Rivals" was adapted into a successful TV series on Disney+ in 2024.
- The memorial had celebrity guests, including actors and friends of Cooper.
- Dame Jilly was honored as a CBE and later made a dame for her contributions to literature and charity.
- She sold over 11 million books in the UK and is survived by her two children.
