Queen and Renowned Authors Contribute Miniature Books to Queen Mary's Dolls' House for Centenary Celebration

The new additions to the library aim to provide a snapshot of contemporary British literature, with contributors including Alan Bennett, Julia Donaldson, Anthony Horowitz, and the Queen's son, Tom Parker Bowles.

• The Queen, along with several renowned authors, has contributed miniature books to the library of Queen Mary's Dolls' House to celebrate its centenary.
• The new additions to the library are meant to provide a snapshot of contemporary literature in Britain.
• Among the contributors are Alan Bennett, Julia Donaldson, Anthony Horowitz, and the Queen's son, Tom Parker Bowles.
• The Queen hosted a reception at Windsor Castle for the authors, illustrators, and binders involved in the project.
• The Dolls' House, a 1:12 scale replica of an Edwardian residence, was a gift to Queen Mary after the First World War and is considered the world's largest and most famous dolls' house.

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