Queen Camilla delights King as she opens Clarence House doors for children

Queen Camilla is stepping up in her royal role as King Charles is embroiled in new turmoil following the visit of his son Prince Harry.

The Duke of Sussex met with his father at Clarence House last month nearly two years after in a private tea, where the father and son even exchanged gifts. What seemed like a step in the right direction to a reconciliation has been marred by new tension as Harry revived his security case.

Camilla is seemingly taking steps to lighten up the mood as she is hosting a reception on Tuesday at their residence, Clarence House.

The Queen, who is the Patron of BookTrust, will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Friends and supporters of BookTrust are invited.

President of BookTrust Sir Michael Morpurgo, Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce and authors Dame Floella Benjamin, Richard Osman, Sir Philip Pullman, Dame Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman are also noted in the guestlist.

One more special guest, much to the delight of the children, will be making an appearance: Peter Rabbit.

During the event, Camilla will discuss the charity’s collaboration with their 30,000 partners in communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.