Monarch Hosts BBC 500 Words Grand Final, Honouring Literary Talents
Buckingham Palace has released an emotional video message from Queen Camilla,
highlighting her dedication to promoting literacy and creative writing.
In a heartfelt tribute, the Queen welcomed 50 young literary talents to a
special reception at Buckingham Palace, celebrating their exceptional
storytelling as part of the BBC 500 Words competition.
The touching video was captioned: “I cannot wait to see what your writing will
produce in the future.” It also noted: “The Queen addresses the finalists of
#BBC500Words during the Grand Final of the children’s writing competition at
Buckingham Palace.”
The Palace played host to the Grand Final of BBC 500 Words, the UK’s most
prestigious children’s writing competition. The six winners of the contest
were officially crowned, with their achievements recognised in a special
episode of The One Show, aired on World Book Day (6 March, BBC One and
iPlayer).
Queen Camilla’s unwavering support for literacy has been a defining aspect of
her public work, and this latest event further cements her commitment to
fostering young writers and celebrating their creativity.
