Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron Celebrate Franco-British Literary Talent in London

The Queen, recovering from pneumonia, joined France's First Lady to host the inaugural Entente Littéraire Prize ceremony, promoting cultural ties through young adult literature.

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron hosted the first Entente Littéraire Prize ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence in London, celebrating young adult literature in French and English.
The event awarded two €8,000 prizes to authors and translators for works translated between the two languages, emphasizing cross-Channel cultural collaboration.
Camilla, who recently revealed her chest infection was pneumonia, attended despite experiencing post-viral fatigue, underscoring her dedication to literacy advocacy.
The Queen and Macron exchanged books during a private meeting, highlighting their shared passion for literature and promoting reading initiatives in their respective countries.
The prize was launched during the King and Queen’s state visit to France in 2023, marking a continued effort to strengthen Franco-British cultural ties through shared literary experiences.