Queen Camilla sat down for a surprise interview with former US President George W. Bush’s daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, who is a renowned journalist.
The Queen, 78, made a stunning confession during a conversation with Jenna during her visit to the New York Public Library on Wednesday.
The conversation, recorded on the third day of King Chares and Camilla’s state visit to America, focused on the Queen’s dedication to promoting literacy and her experiences during the trip.
The Queen reportedly spoke about her reading habits, nature and personal choices during the conversation.
NBC TODAY The program announced the interview on Instagram, saying: “In a TODAY exclusive, Jenna Bush Hager spoke to Her Majesty Queen Camilla about her visit to the United States and the Queen’s passion for reading.”
Vicki Perrin, who serves as the organization’s executive director, also accompanied reporters at the library event.
The reception attracted an impressive gathering of literary and cultural figures, with the participation of around 100 guests from the publishing world.
Among those present were Vogue editor Anna Wintour, author Harlan Coben and actress Sarah Jessica Parker, herself a prominent advocate for reading initiatives.
Parker remarked, “Anytime you shine a light on reading and the relationship between a reader and a book and how it changes life, enriches it, and cultivates empathy and curiosity, I am so grateful. »
The Queen was all excited as she gave a special gift to the institution’s famous collection of Winnie the Pooh teddy bears, which originally belonged to author AA Milne’s son.
She donated a replacement Roo doll, made by British toymaker Merrythought, as the original character had been missing from the collection for some time.
