Yael van der Wouden Wins 2025 Women's Prize

At the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Women’s Prize for Fiction in London, Yael van der Wouden won the 2025 fiction award for her debut novel 'The Safekeep,' a World War II-set story praised for its originality and historical insight. Dr. Rachel Clarke received the nonfiction prize for 'The Story of a Heart.' Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance at the event, commending the Prize's role in elevating female voices and personally congratulating the finalists. The Queen, a noted advocate for reading, also recognized the founders for transforming the literary landscape for women. The event emphasized the Prize’s ongoing importance in promoting gender equality in publishing. Past winners such as Barbara Kingsolver and Zadie Smith were also celebrated.