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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Laura Parnaby

Duchess of Cornwall says it is ‘very much a parent’s job’ to teach reading early

PA Wire

The Duchess of Cornwall has stressed the importance of learning how to read early in life and said it is “very much a parent’s job” to get their children reading “very young”.

Speaking via video call for her online Reading Room group, Camilla also revealed which books are currently on her bedside table and what her desert island read would be.

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