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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Elston

Queen describes reading charity’s mission as ‘more urgent than ever’

The Queen has underscored the "more urgent than ever" mission of her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, as it marks its fifth anniversary, asserting that "books do make life better."

Founded by Camilla during lockdown, the initiative has grown into a global charity, connecting over 186,000 book enthusiasts across more than 180 countries. Despite this reach, the King's consort voiced concern over plummeting global reading rates.

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