Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
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.
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.