Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall has backed a children’s literacy campaign.
The 65-year-old royal – who is patron of the National Literacy Trust – visited Middlesbrough yesterday (02.05.13) to show her support for the town’s efforts to get more youngsters involved in reading and creative writing.
Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, told the BBC: ”We’re delighted to have Her Royal Highness support our work in raising the profile of literacy in Middlesbrough.”
Camilla was treated to a poetry reading and took part in writing workshop at the Central Library, where she helped choose a title for a story the children had written.
She was later joined on stage by the young winners of the ‘Love Middlesbrough’ poetry competition before taking part in a children’s book giveaway.
Camilla also had the honour of shaking hands with the town’s football mascot, Roary the Lion.
In a speech during her visit, she announced: ”I want to thank everyone for the wonderful work you are doing here in Middlesbrough.
”I have seen the self-confidence the children have from it and it seems you are going from strength to strength.”