Queen Camilla Hosts BBC 500 Words at Palace

Queen Camilla hosted the BBC 500 Words competition at Buckingham Palace, where she welcomed a mix of celebrities, including stars from the game show Gladiators, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro) and Montell Douglas (Fire), dressed in their costumes. The event aimed to celebrate young authors, with prizes for creative stories, and the winning stories were read by celebrities such as Olivia Colman, Rob Brydon, and Matt Lucas. Aikines-Aryeetey, who had previously met Queen Elizabeth II, humorously noted the difference in his attire on his two visits to the palace. Queen Camilla, unfazed by the Gladiators' costumes, expressed her joy in meeting the contestants and guests, highlighting the event's focus on fostering creativity among children. The competition, emphasizing creativity over technical writing skills, awarded the winners with a significant collection of books for themselves and their schools. The reception was also part of a special episode of the One Show, scheduled to air soon.