Overview

• Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, will make a rare media appearance on CBeebies Bedtime Stories to read 'Specs for Rex' by Yasmeen Ismail.
• The reading is scheduled for World Sight Day on October 10, aiming to raise awareness about eye health and the importance of regular eye check-ups.
• The Duchess is a passionate advocate for the sight loss community, inspired by her daughter's eye condition and her own experiences with glasses.
• This appearance follows a similar initiative by the Princess of Wales in 2022, who read 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' for Children's Mental Health Week.
• Sophie has also been announced as the new patron of Girlguiding, continuing her long-standing support for the organization.