Queen Camilla did not comment when asked if she had a message for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Her Majesty was heading into Christ Church Primary School in Camden to officially open the inaugural Coronation Library.
Upon entry, the Queen was asked: “Will the Royal Family have the Epstein investigation?
“Do you have a message for Epstein’s victims, your Majesty?”
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Camilla ignored the questions as she pressed on with royal duties despite the renewed scrutiny surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with convicted paedophile Epstein.
The Queen, 78, serves as patron of the National Literacy Trust and visited the school to meet pupils participating in literacy workshops during National Storytelling Week.
The occasion marked the first time a Coronation Library has been opened in a school since the National Year of Reading began, forming part of the National Literacy Trust’s “Libraries for Primaries” programme.
The year-long reading initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust, aims to reignite enthusiasm for reading across all age groups throughout 2026.
Camilla pressed on with royal duties
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During her visit, Camilla spoke with young pupil librarians from nearby schools participating in a training workshop directed by children’s author Tola Okogwu and the “Libraries for Primaries” team.
The session emphasised the importance of storytelling and pupils inspiring their classmates to engage with books.
In the school hall, Camilla joined an interactive assembly with key stage two children, where authors Chris Smith and comic creator Ramzee led an engaging celebration of the wonders of reading.
The assembly formed part of the wider National Year of Reading festivities taking place across the country.
Camilla spoke with young pupil librarians from nearby schools
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The Queen also spent time with the school’s reception class before receiving a unique gift from key stage one pupils.
Sophy Henn, a picture book author and illustrator, gave the 78-year-old a specially made book that showcased children’s drawings of their favourite book covers.
Two pupil librarians then accompanied Camilla on a tour of the newly established Coronation Library.
She concluded the visit by unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening of the library facility.
The Queen has served as patron of the National Literacy Trust since 2010
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The Queen has served as patron of the National Literacy Trust since 2010, demonstrating her longstanding commitment to promoting reading and literacy.
The Coronation Libraries Project was launched in 2023 to honour the Coronation and Camilla’s strong commitment to reading and literacy.
Bloomberg provides funding for the libraries, which form part of the broader “Libraries for Primaries” initiative founded by the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Books.
The programme unites charitable, public, and private sector organisations to increase funding for primary school libraries, aiming to provide every UK primary school with a dedicated library space by 2029.
