In a rare television appearance, the Queen expressed her delight with the US state visit, urging Americans to continue reading. During a chat with TV host Jenna Bush Hager at the New York Public Library, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, shared her message. The event, tied to her Reading Room charity, featured Camilla reading from Winnie the Pooh to schoolchildren and donating a ‘Roo’ doll to the library’s collection.
Following a two-day visit to Washington DC with King Charles and US President Donald Trump, the Queen described the state visit as enjoyable and praised the warm welcome. Camilla emphasized the importance of reading, noting a decline in children’s reading habits.
During the televised conversation on NBC’s TODAY show, Camilla discussed her father’s influence on her love for books. Bush Hager recalled their first meeting in 2005, highlighting their reunion after years. The royal couple’s four-day state visit, marking Charles’ first trip to the US as king, will conclude with celebrations in Virginia, focusing on American history and environmental conservation efforts.
The King will engage with indigenous communities and conservationists in a national park, while the Queen will visit a farm to showcase the US horse racing industry’s connections to the UK. The royal visit aims to strengthen ties and celebrate shared cultural values between the UK and the US.