The Latest Breaking News from The Queen Reading Room

Queen speaks of love for books with ‘life-enhancing power’ at charity’s festival

Camilla’s appearance comes after a series of allegations were made about the King in extracts from Earl Spencer’s memoir.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Queen shares her love of reading amid the royal fallout from Earl Spencer’s book

Camilla’s appearance comes after a series of allegations were made about the King in extracts from Earl Spencer’s memoir.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

The common hobby that could reduce your risk of developing dementia

Scientists found that reading can boost mental health and academic performance

The Independent UK · Sep 14

First Queen’s reading medal goes to Black British book festival founder Selina Brown

The founder of Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature and champion of inclusive reading becomes Queen Camilla’s inaugural National Reading Hero

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Queen Camilla’s “Unforgettable Evening” with Taylor Swift’s Ex, Joe Alwyn

“It must have been fascinating,” the Queen asked Joe Alwyn before the event.

Marie Claire · Jan 28

Queen’s charity to explore the neuroscience behind being in a book club

The Queen’s Reading Room has unveiled plans for its second major research project, deepening understanding of the benefits of shared reading.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

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

‘Books do make life better, and this is only the beginning,’ says Camilla

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Queen Camilla jokes that aristocrat should ‘re-enact’ Pride and Prejudice lake scene

“Maybe, William, we can persuade you to re-enact the scene here to add to the excitement of the day?” the Queen said

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

Queen’s reading charity partners with British Neuroscience Association after research reveals how books boost brain health

Experts say reading has positive effect on reducing stress and improving cognitive ability

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025