The Princess of Wales today undertook engagements very close to her heart.
First, she visited Griffin Primary School in Wandsworth, South London along with Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell MBE to formally open the Life Changing Library. The school is currently one of the six pilot primary schools selected to take part in Cressida Cowell’s flagship project and aims to show how a “well-resourced primary school library has on a child’s opportunities in life.” It’s stocked with 1000 titles selected by the Book Trust, Her Royal Highness’ patronage.
It’s well known that she has a passion for reading and even owns an instagram focused on that.
As usual, Camilla sat down to read for the children, this time for a class of Year 2 pupils. She picked ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ by Judith Kerr. Cressida readed an extract from her own book, How To Train Your Dragon. Before that, Her Royal Highness cut the ribbon to officially open the state-of-the-art library.
The Duchess of Cornwall also (not quite) enjoyed a game of ‘draw-along’ to everyone’s fun.
Before leaving, Camilla presented the school library with three books: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse by Charlie Mackesy; Swallows And Amazons by Arthur Ransome, and The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
Cressida Cowell said:
The response to ‘Life-changing Libraries’ has been incredible, and the formal opening of these beautiful new library spaces is a very exciting moment in the campaign. I am honoured that The Duchess of Cornwall was able to join us at Griffin Primary School for the first of these special occasions, and I’m looking forward to visiting the other pilot schools across England over the next few days to celebrate the magic of reading and the transformative power of literacy and libraries.
Then, Camilla went to St James Park to open their Story Trail, an interactive literary installation around the park. Clarence House says:
This elephant-themed story trail stretches from Green Park to St James’ Park from 22nd June – 12th July and children are invited to find their way with a specially created map and complete nature-themed challenges from the story trail booklet along the way.
Conservation charity Elephant Family are raising awareness of healthy co-existence between humans and animals by placing 100 life-size Asian elephants across locations in London. The elephants were created by indigenous communities in Tamil Nadu.
Created in memory of Elephant Family Co-Founder and The Duchess’s brother Mark Shand, the CoExistence art exhibition marks a unique time when a reduction in human activity is having a positive effect on wildlife around the world.
Elmer the Elephant clearly helped keep the children entertained.
Camilla wasn’t at her best through the engagements, though ― the Evening Standard reports that she told National Literacy Trust chief executive Jonathan Douglas that she was having “hay fever struggles” and was “red-eyed” due to the high pollen count.
Jonathan Douglas also said:
Today has been an amazing moment because we’re coming together with her in person, and celebrating these fantastic elephants and the fact that they’re inspiring children’s imaginations and creativity. We want to get children out and about. They’ve been home-based for long enough and this is a fantastic opportunity to get into the open air, and read a story.
Trustee and creative lead of Elephant Family, Ruth Ganesh, spoke of how important the event was for The Duchess: “It’s a very special thing because Mark (Camilla’s late brother) dreamed of bringing elephants to London and he always used to talk about how he hadn’t ever met anyone that didn’t love an elephant. So it’s like fulfilling old conversations of many years ago.”
Regarding outfit details, she turned to Fiona Clare as usual. It’s a vibrant and lovely dress by the brand.
At arrival she used her Burberry coat. Unfortunately her earrings, which can be clearly seen here, haven’t been identified.
She carried her Bottega Veneta bag named ‘Intrecciato small leather shoulder bag’. It’s currently unavailable. Selfridges’ description:
Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato weave is just so versatile, isn’t it? It works on every bag the brand uses it on. This one is covered in the technique, and it even reaches inside too. It doesn’t just look good, though — it’s functional as well. It’s got two roomy main compartments with a zip pocket in each, and there are a couple of ways you can carry it — with the top carry handles, or over your shoulder with the strap.
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