Queen Camilla recently spent time with J.K. Rowling to mark the start of Royal Week in Scotland. This has sparked criticism, leading many to call out the Royal Family for displaying poor judgement - especially at the end of Pride month.
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02/07/2026 - 11:22 GMT+2
Queen Camilla posted a photo of her meeting Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to discuss encouraging reading among young people.
The pair discussed their "shared passion for books" to mark the start of Royal Week in Edinburgh – also known as Holyrood Week – which celebrates Scottish culture and achievements.
In a statement published on social media, the Royal Family said the Queen and Rowling "had a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure".
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