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==Charity work== ===Patronages=== The Queen is the [[patron]] or president of more than 100 charities and organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/100-coronation-facts|title=100 Coronation Facts|work=The Royal Family|accessdate=1 May 2023|archive-date=1 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501155413/https://www.royal.uk/100-coronation-facts|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Efn|These organisations include the [[Poppy Factory]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.poppyfactory.org/patrons/|title=Patrons|work=The Poppy Factory|accessdate=13 November 2022|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114033616/https://www.poppyfactory.org/patrons/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Barnardo's]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barnardos.org.uk/who-we-are/our-organisation|title=Our organisation|work=Barnardo's|accessdate=27 November 2022|archive-date=27 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127060341/https://www.barnardos.org.uk/who-we-are/our-organisation|url-status=live}}</ref> [[St Catherine's School, Bramley]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Newshamhigh&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshamhigh&itemid=WeED25%20Feb%202009%2016%3A30%3A25%3A513|title=Camilla on royal visit at Hampstead school|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603061629/http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Newshamhigh&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshamhigh&itemid=WeED25%20Feb%202009%2016%3A30%3A25%3A513|archive-date=3 June 2009|work=Hampstead and Highgate Express|date=25 February 2009}}</ref> Animal Care Trust,<ref name="Charities">{{Cite web |title=Charities and Patronages |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/theduchessofcornwall/atwork/charitiesandpatronages |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017125958/http://princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/theduchessofcornwall/atwork/charitiesandpatronages |archive-date=17 October 2012 |access-date=24 September 2012 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref> The [[Royal College of Podiatry]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2020 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall to be Patron of the College for a further term |url=https://rcpod.org.uk/news/the-duchess-of-cornwall-to-be-patron-of-the-college-for-a-further-term |access-date=29 December 2023 |work=Royal College of Podiatry |archive-date=29 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229053459/https://rcpod.org.uk/news/the-duchess-of-cornwall-to-be-patron-of-the-college-for-a-further-term |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Battersea Dogs & Cats Home]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 February 2017 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall visits Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Old Windsor and is announced as the charity's new Royal Patron |url=https://www.royal.uk/duchess-cornwall-visits-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home-old-windsor-and-announced-charitys-new-royal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205013407/https://www.royal.uk/duchess-cornwall-visits-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home-old-windsor-and-announced-charitys-new-royal |archive-date=5 February 2017 |access-date=4 February 2017 |work=The Royal Family}}</ref> [[British Forces Broadcasting Service]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 December 2021 |title=Duchess of Cornwall 'very proud' to be BFBS Patron |url=https://www.forces.net/news/duchess-cornwall-very-proud-be-bfbs-patron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220001924/https://www.forces.net/news/duchess-cornwall-very-proud-be-bfbs-patron |archive-date=20 December 2021 |access-date=20 December 2021 |work=Forces Network}}</ref> [[British Equestrian Federation]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[British Racing School]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87d1q37p5o|title=Queen named British Racing School royal patron|work=BBC News|first=Alice|last=Cunningham|date=3 March 2025|access-date=3 March 2025}}</ref> [[Dundurn Castle]],<ref name="Charities"/> New Queen's Hall Orchestra,<ref name="Charities"/> [[St John's Smith Square]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[London Chamber Orchestra]],<ref name="Charities"/> Elmhurst School for Dance (now [[Elmhurst Ballet School]]),<ref name="Charities"/> [[Trinity Hospice]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Georgian Theatre Royal]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Arthritis Research UK]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[The Girls' Friendly Society]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Plumpton College]] Charitable Foundation,<ref name="Charities"/> [[Children's Hospice South West]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/bristol-buckingham-palace-dave-jones-elsa-duchess-of-cornwall-b2464185.html|title=Camilla brings festive cheer to children's hospice|work=The Independent|first=Laura|last=Elston|date=14 December 2023|access-date=14 December 2023|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214170031/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/bristol-buckingham-palace-dave-jones-elsa-duchess-of-cornwall-b2464185.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Elephant Family]] (joint president with the King),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elephant Family Receives Royal Patronage |url=http://www.elephantfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/royal-patronage |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511054640/http://www.elephantfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/royal-patronage |archive-date=11 May 2015 |access-date=1 November 2014 |work=Elephant Family}}</ref> Friends of the [[Royal Academy of Arts]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2017 |title=Royal Academy of Arts Celebrates HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as New Patron of The Royal Academy Friends |url=https://royal-academy-production-asset.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/991bcf8f-ed11-45b2-b4ee-b9a4cd41c861/HRH+Duchess+of+Cornwall+visit+press+release_16.10.17.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027081905/https://royal-academy-production-asset.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/991bcf8f-ed11-45b2-b4ee-b9a4cd41c861/HRH+Duchess+of+Cornwall+visit+press+release_16.10.17.pdf |archive-date=27 October 2019 |access-date=12 March 2019 |work=Royal Academy of Arts}}</ref> [[Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres]],<ref name="Charities"/> [[Cornwall Air Ambulance]] Trust,<ref name="Charities"/> [[Wiltshire Air Ambulance]],<ref name="Charities"/> and the P. G. Wodehouse Society of the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=P. G. Wodehouse Society |url=http://wodehouse-society.nl/home/beschermvrouwe-patron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016165430/http://wodehouse-society.nl/home/beschermvrouwe-patron |archive-date=16 October 2018 |access-date=28 November 2018 |work=Wodehouse Society}}</ref>}} She is the honorary [[commodore-in-chief]] of the [[Royal Navy Medical Service]]. In this role, she visited [[Whale Island, Hampshire|the training-ship HMS ''Excellent'']] in January 2012, to award medals to naval medical teams returning from service in Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 January 2012 |title=Duchess of Cornwall presents medals to navy medics |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-16752091 |url-status=live |access-date=20 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820012609/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-16752091 |archive-date=20 August 2018}}</ref> She is also an honorary member of other patronages and in February 2012, she was elected a [[bencher]] of [[Gray's Inn]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2012 |title=The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall: Diary |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/diary?field_news_date_value%5Bmin%5D=915148800&field_news_date_value%5Bmax%5D=4102444800&page=62 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602195200/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/diary?field_news_date_value%5Bmin%5D=915148800&field_news_date_value%5Bmax%5D=4102444800&page=62 |archive-date=2 June 2014 |access-date=1 June 2014 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref> In February 2013, she was appointed Chancellor of the [[University of Aberdeen]], a role which is ceremonial and involves conferring graduates with their degrees.<ref name="Aberdeen-Feb2013">{{Cite news |date=15 February 2013 |title=Duchess of Cornwall elected as university chancellor |url=http://m.guardiannews.com/uk/2013/feb/15/duchess-of-cornwall-university-chancellor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206223717/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/feb/15/duchess-of-cornwall-university-chancellor |archive-date=6 February 2022 |access-date=10 March 2013 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> She took up the office in June 2013. She is the first female chancellor of the University of Aberdeen and the only member of the royal family to hold the post since it was created in 1860.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2013 |title=The Duchess of Rothesay becomes Chancellor of Aberdeen University |work=The Prince of Wales |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-rothesay-becomes-chancellor-of-aberdeen-university |url-status=live |access-date=10 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110204706/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-rothesay-becomes-chancellor-of-aberdeen-university |archive-date=10 November 2013}}</ref> [[File:The Duchess of Cornwall at Commonwealth Big Lunch (March 13, 2018) - 040.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|At Barn Croft Primary School for a Commonwealth Big Lunch event, 2018. Camilla has been the initiative's patron since 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mills |first=Rhiannon |date=30 May 2022 |title=Platinum Jubilee: Royal Family members to join street-party style lunches |url=https://news.sky.com/story/platinum-jubilee-royal-family-members-to-join-street-party-style-lunches-12623961 |access-date=21 August 2022 |work=Sky News |quote=The Big Lunch, which the Duchess of Cornwall has been patron of since 2013, is an annual event aimed at getting communities to come together. |archive-date=21 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821213418/https://news.sky.com/story/platinum-jubilee-royal-family-members-to-join-street-party-style-lunches-12623961 |url-status=live }}</ref>|alt=Camilla greets a group of schoolchildren holding the flags of the Commonwealth and various countries.]] In 2015, Camilla's presidency of the [[Women of the World Festival]], an annual festival that celebrates the achievements of women and girls as well as looking at the obstacles they face across the world, notably domestic violence,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camilla vows to break 'taboo' over discussing domestic abuse |date=27 June 2020 |url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2020/06/27/camilla-vows-to-break-taboo-over-discussing-domestic-abuse |url-status=live |work=Shropshire Star |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629030321/https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2020/06/27/camilla-vows-to-break-taboo-over-discussing-domestic-abuse |archive-date=29 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2020}}</ref> was announced.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jobson |first=Robert |date=16 February 2015 |title=Camilla to be president of Women of the World festival |work=London Evening Standard, Royal Editor |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/camilla-to-be-president-of-women-of-the-world-festival-10049309.html |url-status=live |access-date=5 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920134450/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/camilla-to-be-president-of-women-of-the-world-festival-10049309.html |archive-date=20 September 2018}}</ref> In 2018 and 2020, she became the vice-patron of the [[Royal Commonwealth Society]] and the [[Royal Academy of Dance]], respectively, of which Queen Elizabeth II was a patron.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.royalcwsociety.org/history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413111107/https://www.royalcwsociety.org/history |archive-date=13 April 2021 |access-date=7 March 2021 |work=The Royal Commonwealth Society}}; {{Cite news |last=Kolirin |first=Lianne |date=29 April 2020 |title=Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is ballet-dancing her way through lockdown |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/uk/camilla-ballet-lockdown-scli-intl-gbr-wellness/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429135434/https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/uk/camilla-ballet-lockdown-scli-intl-gbr-wellness/index.html |archive-date=29 April 2020 |access-date=29 April 2020 |work=CNN}}</ref> In March 2022, as president of the [[Royal Voluntary Service]], Camilla launched the organisation's Platinum Champions Awards to honour 70 volunteers nominated by the public for their efforts in improving lives in their communities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Furness |first=Hannah |date=9 March 2022 |title=Queen's Platinum Champions Awards for volunteers launched by Duchess of Cornwall |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/09/queens-platinum-champions-awards-volunteers-launched-duchess |access-date=15 March 2022 |work=The Telegraph |archive-date=14 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314125343/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/09/queens-platinum-champions-awards-volunteers-launched-duchess/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }}</ref> In the same month, the Queen made Camilla patron of London's [[Royal National Theatre|National Theatre]], a role previously held by Camilla's stepdaughter-in-law [[Meghan, Duchess of Sussex]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2022 |title=Camilla replaces Meghan as royal patron of National Theatre |url=https://news.sky.com/story/camilla-replaces-meghan-as-royal-patron-of-national-theatre-12568995 |access-date=18 March 2022 |work=Sky News |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318075423/https://news.sky.com/story/camilla-replaces-meghan-as-royal-patron-of-national-theatre-12568995 |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2024, Camilla became the first royal patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2024 |title=Her Majesty The Queen becomes Patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK |work=Anne Frank Trust UK |url=https://www.annefrank.org.uk/news/her-majesty-the-queen-becomes-patron-of-the-anne-frank-trust-uk |access-date=8 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308081334/https://www.annefrank.org.uk/news/her-majesty-the-queen-becomes-patron-of-the-anne-frank-trust-uk |archive-date=8 March 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2024, after a major review of royal patronages and charity presidencies, Camilla took on 15 new patronages,<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 May 2024 |title= King Charles takes on more than 200 new charity patronages – including some close to his mother's heart |work= Sky News|url= https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-takes-on-more-than-200-new-charity-patronages-including-some-close-to-his-mothers-heart-13128620 |access-date=11 May 2024}}</ref> including [[Army Benevolent Fund]], [[Royal Academy of Dance]], [[Royal Voluntary Service]], [[Royal Literary Fund]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2024 |title= Royal Patronages Review |work= The Royal Family |url= https://www.royal.uk/patronages-review-2024 |access-date=11 May 2024}}</ref> [[Royal Foundation of St Katharine]],<ref>{{Cite tweet |author= Royal Foundation of St Katharine |author-link=Royal Foundation of St Katharine |user=rfsklondon |number=1789273017161224364 |date=11 May 2024 |title=We are delighted to share that Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, has agreed to take on the patronage of The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. |access-date=11 May 2024}}</ref> and [[Queen's Nursing Institute]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title= Queen Camilla Becomes Patron of the Queen's Nursing Institute |work= The Queen's Nursing Institute |url= https://qni.org.uk/news-and-events/news/queen-camilla-becomes-patron-of-the-queens-nursing-institute/ |access-date=11 May 2024}} </ref> ====Osteoporosis==== In 1994, Camilla became a member of the [[National Osteoporosis Society]] after her mother died from the disease that year. Her maternal grandmother also died from the disease in 1986. She became patron of the charity in 1997 and was appointed president in 2001 in a highly publicised event, accompanied by Charles.<ref name="osteo">{{Cite news |last=Soames |first=Emma |date=20 November 2006 |title=Camilla's dearest cause |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/4202119/Camillas-dearest-cause.html |url-status=dead |url-access=subscription |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217094514/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/4202119/Camillas-dearest-cause.html |archive-date=17 December 2013}}</ref> In 2002, she launched a mini book, ''A Skeleton Guide to a Healthy You, Vitamins and Minerals'', which aims to help women protect themselves from the disease.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Celia Hall |date=1 March 2002 |title=Camilla launches guide to preventing osteoporosis |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1386397/Camilla-launches-guide-to-preventing-osteoporosis.html |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=4 September 2015 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1386397/Camilla-launches-guide-to-preventing-osteoporosis.html |archive-date=10 January 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The following month, she attended the Roundtable of International Women Leaders to Examine Barriers to Reimbursement for Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis conference along with 13 eminent women from around the world. The event was organised by the [[International Osteoporosis Foundation]] and hosted by [[Queen Rania of Jordan]] and during it, she made her first public speech. The international conference, which took place in [[Lisbon]], Portugal, brought together worldwide public figures to focus on osteoporosis treatment and called for government assistance around the world.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 April 2002 |title=Parker Bowles joins NHS debate |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1954065.stm |url-status=live |access-date=7 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029214549/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1954065.stm |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In 2004, she attended another conference in [[Dublin]], organised by the Irish Osteoporosis Society. The following year, she visited the United States [[National Institutes of Health]] in Maryland to give a presentation on osteoporosis to high-profile health figures.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 December 2005 |title=Duchess speaks on osteoporosis during the royal couple's visit to NIH's Clinical Center |work=Clinical Center NIH |url=http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/newsletter/2005/dec05/newsletter.html |url-status=dead |access-date=23 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404211349/http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/newsletter/2005/dec05/newsletter.html |archive-date=4 April 2015}}</ref> [[File:Duchess of Cornwall, Prince of Wales - NIH.jpg|thumb|NIH director [[Elias Zerhouni]] welcomes Charles and Camilla to the NIH for a discussion on osteoporosis with Surgeon General [[Richard Carmona]] and other health officials, November 2005.]] In 2006, Camilla launched the Big Bone walk campaign, leading 90 children and people with osteoporosis for a 10-mile walk and climb around [[Loch Muick]] at the [[Balmoral Estate]] in Scotland to raise money for the charity.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 September 2006 |title=The Duchess launches the Big Bone Walks at Balmoral in aid of the National Osteoporosis Society |work=The Prince of Wales |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-launches-the-big-bone-walks-balmoral-aid-of-the-national-osteoporosis |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823051958/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-launches-the-big-bone-walks-balmoral-aid-of-the-national-osteoporosis |archive-date=23 August 2013}}</ref> The campaign raised £200,000, and continues almost every year as one of the fundraisers for the charity.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 February 2009 |title=Duchess boosts Bone Walk campaign |work=The Yorkshire Post |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/duchess-boosts-bone-walk-campaign-1-2336230 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193127/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/duchess-boosts-bone-walk-campaign-1-2336230 |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In 2011, she appeared in the BBC Radio drama ''[[The Archers]]'', playing herself,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Duchess of Cornwall's Archers debut |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-12488022 |url-status=live |access-date=9 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719101504/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-12488022 |archive-date=19 July 2016}}</ref> to raise the profile of the disease, and in 2013 teamed up with the television series ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'' to raise funds for the National Osteoporosis Society.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=20 June 2013 |title=Sequins and salsa for Strictly fan Camilla as she joins Craig Revel Horwood for night at theatre |url=http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013062013130/duchess-of-cornwall-strictly-confidential |url-status=live |magazine=Hello! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101902/http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013062013130/duchess-of-cornwall-strictly-confidential |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=9 September 2015}}</ref> By 2006, she had spoken at more than 60 functions on the disease in the United Kingdom and around the world and had also opened bone scanning units and osteoporosis centres to help people with the disease.<ref name="osteo"/> Almost every year, Camilla attends and partakes in [[World Osteoporosis Day]], by attending events around the United Kingdom on 20 October.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 October 2010 |title=Duchess of Cornwall attends National Osteoporosis Day event |work=Australian Associated Press |url=http://multimedia.aapnewswire.com.au/SearchPreview.aspx?url=20101021000262741843§ion=A&gallery=Duchess+of+Cornwall+attends+National+Osteoporosis+Day+event |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194627/http://multimedia.aapnewswire.com.au/SearchPreview.aspx?url=20101021000262741843§ion=A&gallery=Duchess+of+Cornwall+attends+National+Osteoporosis+Day+event |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> She continues to attend conferences around the world, and meets with health experts to further discuss the disease.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 March 2011 |title=Camilla meets osteoporosis experts |work=The Press Association |via=Lisbon Informer |url=http://lisboninformer.com/1315/camilla-meets-osteoporosis-experts-the-press-association |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305070354/http://lisboninformer.com/1315/camilla-meets-osteoporosis-experts-the-press-association |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=23 July 2015}}; {{Cite news |date=13 December 2012 |title=Osteoporosis Centre gets royal seal of approval |work=University of Southampton |url=http://www.southampton.ac.uk/mediacentre/news/2012/dec/12_219.shtml |url-status=dead |access-date=23 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724035826/http://www.southampton.ac.uk/mediacentre/news/2012/dec/12_219.shtml |archive-date=24 July 2015}}</ref> For her work on raising awareness of osteoporosis around the world, Camilla was honoured with an Ethel LeFrak award in 2005 from an American charity<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 May 2005 |title=Camilla given osteoporosis award |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4556541.stm |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019055331/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4556541.stm |archive-date=19 October 2013}}</ref> and received the Kohn Foundation Award in 2007 from the National Osteoporosis Society.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 October 2007 |title=The Duchess receives the Kohn Award for raising awareness of osteoporosis |work=The Prince of Wales |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-receives-the-kohn-award-raising-awareness-of-osteoporosis |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019043325/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-receives-the-kohn-award-raising-awareness-of-osteoporosis |archive-date=19 October 2013}}; {{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Denis |date=27 October 2007 |title=Camilla wins award for osteoporosis campaign |work=The Observer |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/oct/28/health.monarchy |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019223256/http://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/oct/28/health.monarchy |archive-date=19 October 2013}}</ref> In July 2007, Camilla opened the Duchess of Cornwall Centre for Osteoporosis at the [[Royal Cornwall Hospital]], Truro.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 July 2007 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall has officially named a new hospital clinic as part of a day-long tour of Cornwall. |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/6274048.stm |url-status=live |access-date=7 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019055327/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/6274048.stm |archive-date=19 October 2013}}; {{Cite web |title=Royal Patronage awarded to the osteoporosis service by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, recognised the valuable local, national and international work of experts at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust |work=Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |url=http://www.rcht.nhs.uk/RoyalCornwallHospitalsTrust/OurOrganisation/NewsAndPublications/Publications/AnnualReports/AnnualReport0708/FitterFuture/ResearchAndDevelopment/RoyalPatronageForOsteoporosisCentre.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019123945/http://www.rcht.nhs.uk/RoyalCornwallHospitalsTrust/OurOrganisation/NewsAndPublications/Publications/AnnualReports/AnnualReport0708/FitterFuture/ResearchAndDevelopment/RoyalPatronageForOsteoporosisCentre.aspx |archive-date=19 October 2013 |access-date=7 October 2013}}</ref> In the same year, [[King's College London]] awarded her an [[honorary fellow]]ship for raising the profile of osteoporosis.<ref name="fellow">{{Cite news |date=13 September 2007 |title=Honorary Fellowship for Duchess of Cornwall |work=King's College London |url=http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/news-archive/2007/sep/Honorary-Fellowship-for-Duchess-of-Cornwall.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015162703/http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/news-archive/2007/sep/Honorary-Fellowship-for-Duchess-of-Cornwall.aspx |archive-date=15 October 2013}}</ref> In 2009, the National Osteoporosis Society created The Duchess of Cornwall's Award (later renamed [[The Queen's Award for Osteoporosis]]), which recognises achievements in the field of osteoporosis.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 July 2011 |title=Susan Hampshire receives second Duchess of Cornwall Award |work=National Osteoporosis Society |url=http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=325&article=b7f32311-240e-4c46-a0da-67e590bbf67b |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325225107/http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=325&article=b7f32311-240e-4c46-a0da-67e590bbf67b |archive-date=25 March 2014}}</ref> In 2016, she received an honorary doctorate from the [[University of Southampton]] in recognition of her efforts in raising awareness about osteoporosis.<ref>{{cite news|title=University awards honorary degree to Royal|url=http://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2016/02/royal-graduation.page|access-date=2 March 2016|work=University of Southampton|date=10 February 2016|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308144638/http://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2016/02/royal-graduation.page|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, the National Osteoporosis Society was renamed as the Royal Osteoporosis Society.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 February 2019 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall attends the official launch of the Royal Osteoporosis Society |work=The Prince of Wales |url=https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/duchess-cornwall-attends-official-launch-royal-osteoporosis-society |url-status=live |access-date=10 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510174015/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/duchess-cornwall-attends-official-launch-royal-osteoporosis-society |archive-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> ==== Victims of rape and sexual abuse ==== After visiting nine [[rape crisis centre]]s in 2009 and hearing accounts from survivors, Camilla began raising awareness and advocating ways to help victims of [[rape and sexual abuse]] to overcome and move past their trauma.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Low |first=Valentine |date=2 February 2013 |title=Camilla takes leading role in fight to help rape victims |work=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/camilla-takes-leading-role-in-fight-to-help-rape-victims-dfnkpf6ldgf |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=7 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203204403/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article3675617.ece |archive-date=3 February 2013}}</ref> She often speaks to victims at a rape crisis centre in [[Croydon]] and visits other centres to meet staff and victims, around the United Kingdom and during overseas tours.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supporting victims of rape and sexual abuse |url=http://www.hrh-princeofwales.com/uk/focus/rape-and-sexual-abuse.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150315172520/http://www.hrh-princeofwales.com/uk/focus/rape-and-sexual-abuse.html |archive-date=15 March 2015 |access-date=14 March 2015 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref><ref name="centers">{{Cite magazine |date=5 February 2013 |title=Duchess of Cornwall hosts a reception supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse |url=http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/world/540675/duchess-of-cornwall-hosts-reception-supporting-survivors-of-rape-and-sexual-abuse.html |url-status=live |magazine=Marie Claire |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190256/http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/world/540675/duchess-of-cornwall-hosts-reception-supporting-survivors-of-rape-and-sexual-abuse.html |archive-date=29 October 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> In 2010, alongside the [[mayor of London]], [[Boris Johnson]], she opened a centre in [[Ealing]], West London, for rape victims. The centre later expanded to other areas including [[Hillingdon]], [[Fulham]], [[Hounslow]], and [[Hammersmith]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kirk |first=Tristan |date=13 July 2010 |title=Duchess of Cornwall opens new rape support centre in Ealing |work=Harrow Times |url=http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/8267919.Duchess_of_Cornwall_opens_new_rape_support_centre |url-status=live |access-date=29 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193728/http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/8267919.Duchess_of_Cornwall_opens_new_rape_support_centre |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In 2011, Camilla opened the Oakwood Place Essex Sexual Assault Referral Centre at Brentwood Community Hospital in [[Essex]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Duchess of Cornwall visits rape crisis centre in Essex |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-15428304 |url-status=live |access-date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404041938/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-15428304 |archive-date=4 April 2019}}</ref> She is patron of the [[Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2018 |title=Bobby Van Patron, HRH Duchess of Cornwall, supports domestic abuse campaign |url=https://wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/2018/04/06/bobby-van-patron-hrh-duchess-of-cornwall-supports-domestic-abuse-campaign |access-date=21 August 2022 |work=Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913040451/https://wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/2018/04/06/bobby-van-patron-hrh-duchess-of-cornwall-supports-domestic-abuse-campaign/ |url-status=live }}</ref> which provides home security for victims of crime and domestic abuse, and of [[SafeLives]], a charity that campaigns against domestic abuse and violence.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 May 2022 |title=Duchess of Cornwall visits 'moving' Manchester photo exhibition |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-61305564 |access-date=21 August 2022 |work=BBC News |archive-date=21 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821220214/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-61305564 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2013, Camilla held a meeting at Clarence House which brought together rape victims and rape support groups. Director of Public Prosecutions [[Keir Starmer]] and Home Secretary [[Theresa May]] (both future prime ministers) were guests at the occasion. At the occasion, she introduced a plan to help the victims: about 750 wash-bags, created by her Clarence House staff and packed with luxury toiletries, were distributed to victims at the centres. Camilla thought of the gesture after she visited a centre in [[Derbyshire]] and asked victims what they would like to help them feel at ease after the trauma and forensic examinations. According to Clarence House, the event was the first meeting of high-profile figures to focus exclusively on rape and sexual abuse subjects.<ref name="centers"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/duchess-of-cornwall-launches-scheme-offering-comfort-for-rape-victims-pl0vp6sqbms |title=Duchess of Cornwall launches scheme offering comfort for rape victims |work=[[The Times]] |first=Valentine |last=Low |date=6 February 2013 |access-date=1 January 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=1 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101182546/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/duchess-of-cornwall-launches-scheme-offering-comfort-for-rape-victims-pl0vp6sqbms |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, Camilla travelled to Northern Ireland and opened The Rowan, a sexual assault and referral centre at [[Antrim Area Hospital]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 July 2013 |title=Duchess of Cornwall officially opens The Rowan |work=Northern Health and Social Care Trust |url=http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/about/1865.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=25 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203153832/http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/about/1865.htm |archive-date=3 December 2017}}</ref> which was the first centre to provide help and comfort to rape and sexual abuse victims in Northern Ireland.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2013 |title=Northern Ireland first Sexual assault referral centre opens |work=Northern Ireland Executive |url=http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-dhssps-250613-northern-irelands-first |url-status=dead |access-date=2 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808060923/http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-dhssps-250613-northern-irelands-first |archive-date=8 August 2014}}</ref> In March 2016, during a tour to the [[Western Balkans]] with her husband, Camilla visited [[UNICEF]] programmes in Montenegro and while there, she discussed child sexual abuse and was shown an exclusive preview of a new app designed to protect children from online sexual abuse.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2016 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall sees how UNICEF protects children from online sexual abuse in Montenegro |work=UNICEF |url=http://www.unicef.org/media/media_90562.html |url-status=dead |access-date=29 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520055608/http://www.unicef.org/media/media_90562.html |archive-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> The following year, she partnered with retail and pharmacy chain [[Boots UK|Boots]] to create a line of wash-bags which will be given to sexual assault referral centres around the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 June 2017 |title=Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is using her royal profile to draw attention to sexual violence |work=Chatelaine |url=https://www.chatelaine.com/living/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall |url-status=live |access-date=14 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115075731/https://www.chatelaine.com/living/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall |archive-date=15 January 2019}}</ref> As of 2024, it has donated more than 50,000 wash-bags filled with toiletries, which are offered at SARCs after a forensic examination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 May 2024 |title=Boots attends reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the relaunch of the Wash Bags project |url=https://www.boots-uk.com/newsroom/news/boots-attends-reception-at-buckingham-palace-to-mark-the-relaunch-of-the-wash-bags-project/ |work=Boots UK |access-date=2 May 2024 }}</ref> In May 2020, Camilla supported SafeLives's 'Reach In' campaign, which encourages people to look out for people around them that might be suffering from domestic violence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/duchess-cornwall-supports-reach-campaign-domestic-abuse|title=The Duchess of Cornwall supports 'Reach In' campaign on domestic abuse|work=The Prince of Wales|date=17 May 2020|accessdate=29 November 2022|archive-date=30 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130011758/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/duchess-cornwall-supports-reach-campaign-domestic-abuse|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, she guest-edited ''The Emma Barnett Show'' on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]], which featured conversations on domestic violence.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.tatler.com/article/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-guest-edit-emma-barnett-show-radio-five-live|title=Why the Duchess of Cornwall cannot wait to physically hug her grandchildren|magazine=Tatler|first=Annabel|last=Sampson|date=7 July 2020|accessdate=29 November 2022|archive-date=30 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130011757/https://www.tatler.com/article/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-guest-edit-emma-barnett-show-radio-five-live|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2021, Camilla was named as patron of the Mirabel Centre, Nigeria's first sexual assault referral centre.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Javed |first=Saman |date=7 September 2021 |title=Duchess of Cornwall named as patron of Nigeria's first sexual assault referral centre |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/duchess-cornwall-patron-nigeria-sexual-assault-b1915798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907162840/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/duchess-cornwall-patron-nigeria-sexual-assault-b1915798.html |archive-date=7 September 2021 |access-date=7 September 2021 |work=The Independent}}</ref> In October 2021, she gave a speech at the launch of ''Shameless'', a project endorsed by the Women of the World Foundation and [[Birkbeck, University of London]] looking to educate people on sexual violence. She expressed her shock at the [[murder of Sarah Everard]] and urged both men and women to break down the "[[culture of silence]]" surrounding sexual assault.<ref name="bbcOct2021">{{Cite news |last=Coughlan |first=Sean |date=27 October 2021 |title=Camilla warns of culture normalising sexual violence |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59061740 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102143650/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59061740 |archive-date=2 November 2021 |access-date=3 November 2021 |work=BBC News}}</ref> In February 2022, the Duchess and Theresa May supported a campaign initiated by the NHS England to encourage survivors of sexual and domestic abuse to come forward for help.<ref name="feb2022"/> The campaign also highlighted the support offered at sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) in England.<ref name="feb2022">{{Cite news |last=Grierson |first=Jamie |date=6 February 2022 |title=Camilla and May back NHS campaign to help victims and survivors of abuse |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/07/camilla-and-may-back-nhs-campaign-to-help-victims-and-survivors-of-abuse |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715131750/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/07/camilla-and-may-back-nhs-campaign-to-help-victims-and-survivors-of-abuse |archive-date=15 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> The campaign was released on the first day of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.<ref name="feb2022"/> She also visited the Haven Paddington, a sexual assault referral centre in [[West London]] and Thames Valley Partnership, a charity for domestic abuse survivors in [[Aylesbury]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60377261|title=Camilla tests positive for coronavirus|work=BBC News|first=Doug|last=Faulkner|date=14 February 2022|accessdate=29 April 2023|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422022251/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60377261|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2022, Camilla hosted her first reception at Buckingham Palace after becoming queen to raise awareness of violence against women and girls during the UN's annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. She was joined by [[Sophie, Countess of Wessex]], Queen Rania of Jordan, [[Queen Mathilde of Belgium]], [[Crown Princess Mary of Denmark]] and the first lady of Ukraine, [[Olena Zelenska]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.sky.com/story/queen-consort-praised-for-raising-awareness-of-horrific-violence-against-women-and-girls-12758111 |title=Queen Consort praised for raising awareness of 'horrific' violence against women and girls |work=Sky News |first=Emma |last=Birchley |date=29 November 2022 |access-date=29 December 2023 |archive-date=29 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229065740/https://news.sky.com/story/queen-consort-praised-for-raising-awareness-of-horrific-violence-against-women-and-girls-12758111 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her work with survivors of domestic abuse and campaigners working to raise awareness on the issues was covered in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] documentary ''Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors'' in November 2024.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/queen-camilla-documentary-confirms-date-newsupdate/|title=Queen Camilla documentary Her Majesty: Behind Closed Doors confirms air date|magazine=Radio Times|first=James|last=Hibbs|date=30 October 2024|access-date=1 November 2024}}</ref> ==== Literacy ==== [[File:Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall with Peter McLaughlin in The Doon School.jpg|thumb|With [[Peter McLaughlin]], then headmaster of [[The Doon School]] which she visited in November 2013 on her India tour<ref>{{Cite web |title=Day 2: The Prince and The Duchess visit India |work=The Prince of Wales |date=7 November 2013 |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/day-2-the-prince-and-the-duchess-visit-india |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109002418/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/day-2-the-prince-and-the-duchess-visit-india |archive-date=9 November 2013}}</ref>]] Being an avid reader, Camilla is an advocate for [[literacy]]. She is the patron of the [[National Literacy Trust]] and other literacy charities. She often visits schools, libraries and children's organisations to read to young children. Additionally, she partakes in literacy celebrations, including [[International Literacy Day]] and [[World Book Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 September 2010 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall celebrates International Literacy Day |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-cornwall-celebrates-international-literacy-day |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204061238/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-cornwall-celebrates-international-literacy-day |archive-date=4 December 2017 |access-date=20 May 2014 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref> In 2011, she donated money to support the ''[[Evening Standard]]''{{'}}s literacy campaign,<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 June 2011 |title=Camilla joins our literacy campaign |work=Evening Standard |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/camilla-joins-our-literacy-campaign-6408980.html |url-status=live |access-date=10 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216010456/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/camilla-joins-our-literacy-campaign-6408980.html |archive-date=16 December 2013}}</ref> and replaced the Duke of Edinburgh as patron of [[BookTrust]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/governance/our-patron/|title=Our Patron|work=BookTrust|accessdate=2 March 2023|archive-date=15 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115160131/https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/governance/our-patron/|url-status=live}}</ref> Camilla has also launched and continues to launch campaigns and programmes to promote literacy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2013 |title=HRH the Duchess of Cornwall launches our search for Literacy Heroes |work=National Literacy Trust |url=http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/news/5624_hrh_the_duchess_of_cornwall_launches_our_search_for_literacy_heroes |access-date=9 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318061909/https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/5624_hrh_the_duchess_of_cornwall_launches_our_search_for_literacy_heroes |archive-date=18 March 2016}}; {{Cite news |date=26 January 2012 |title=Theo Walcott joins Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to launch Premier League Reading Stars |work=National Literacy Trust |url=http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/news/4355_theo_walcott_joins_her_royal_highness_the_duchess_of_cornwall_to_launch_premier_league_reading_stars |access-date=9 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320090954/https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/4355_theo_walcott_joins_her_royal_highness_the_duchess_of_cornwall_to_launch_premier_league_reading_stars |archive-date=20 March 2016}}</ref> On spreading literacy, she stated in 2013 during a speech at an event for the National Literacy Trust that "I firmly believe in the importance of igniting a passion for reading in the next generation. I was lucky enough to have a father who was a fervent bibliophile and a brilliant storyteller too. In a world where the written word competes with so many other calls on our attention, we need more Literacy Heroes to keep inspiring young people to find the pleasure and power of reading for themselves."<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2013 |title=A message from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall for the National Literacy Trust's 'Literacy Heroes' Campaign |work=The Prince of Wales |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/speeches/message-hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-the-national-literacy-trusts-literacy-heroes |url-status=live |access-date=17 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723071641/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/speeches/message-hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-the-national-literacy-trusts-literacy-heroes |archive-date=23 July 2015}}</ref> Camilla has been patron of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition since 2014. The initiative, which is run by the Royal Commonwealth Society, asks young writers from across the Commonwealth to write essays on a specified theme, with Camilla launching the competition annually.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Stacey |first=Danielle |date=23 April 2020 |title=Duchess of Cornwall encourages young people to take on this challenge during lockdown |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020042388600/duchess-of-cornwall-rcs-writing-competition |url-status=live |magazine=Hello! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022010943/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020042388600/duchess-of-cornwall-rcs-writing-competition |archive-date=22 October 2020 |access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref> Since 2015, she has been involved with 500 Words, a competition launched by [[BBC Radio 2]] for children to write and share their stories<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2018 |title=BBC Radio 2's 500 Words is launched with The Duchess of Cornwall as Honorary Judge |url=https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2s-500-words-launched-duchess-cornwall-honorary-judge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402101646/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2s-500-words-launched-duchess-cornwall-honorary-judge |archive-date=2 April 2018 |access-date=1 April 2018 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref> and was announced as the competition's honorary judge in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |title=500 words – HRH the Duchess of Cornwall |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1y5P6dgnjM2zr0CcfJQ4vFv/hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226055015/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1y5P6dgnjM2zr0CcfJQ4vFv/hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall |archive-date=26 February 2018 |access-date=1 April 2018 |work=BBC Radio 2}}</ref> Since 2019, she has supported [[Gyles Brandreth]]'s initiative Poetry Together, which aims to bring younger and older generations together through poetry recitation.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Brown |first=Georgia |date=1 September 2021 |title=Duchess Camilla's cake recipe features an unexpected secret ingredient |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/20210901120801/duchess-of-cornwall-victoria-sponge-recipe |url-status=live |magazine=Hello! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902013429/https://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/20210901120801/duchess-of-cornwall-victoria-sponge-recipe |archive-date=2 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021}}</ref> In January 2021, Camilla launched the Duchess of Cornwall's Reading Room online club for readers, writers and literary communities to connect and share their interests and projects.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 January 2021 |title=Duchess of Cornwall launches new Reading Room club for book lovers |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-01/duchess-of-cornwall-launches-new-reading-room-club-for-book-lovers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108133616/https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-01/duchess-of-cornwall-launches-new-reading-room-club-for-book-lovers |archive-date=8 January 2021 |access-date=9 January 2021 |work=ITV News}}</ref> In January 2022, she joined members of the Reading Room initiative to promote planting books in [[phonebox]] libraries around the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Petit |first=Stephanie |date=7 January 2022 |title=Why Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Took a Tourist Pic Inside One of the U.K.'s Iconic Red Telephone Boxes |url=https://people.com/royals/camilla-duchess-cornwall-tourist-photo-inside-red-telephone-box-phonebox-library |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107174013/https://people.com/royals/camilla-duchess-cornwall-tourist-photo-inside-red-telephone-box-phonebox-library |archive-date=7 January 2022 |access-date=7 January 2022 |magazine=People}}</ref> In February 2023, the Reading Room initiative was relaunched as a charity under the name the Queen's Reading Room.<ref name="Queen-Reading">{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/queen-consort-camilla-makes-first-public-appearance-since-testing-positive-for-covid-12817955|title=Queen Consort: Camilla makes first public appearance since testing positive for COVID|work=Sky News|first=James|last=Robinson|date=23 February 2023|accessdate=23 February 2023|archive-date=24 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224000833/https://news.sky.com/story/queen-consort-camilla-makes-first-public-appearance-since-testing-positive-for-covid-12817955|url-status=live}}</ref> The inaugural Queen's Reading Room Festival was held at [[Hampton Court Palace]] on 11 June, with [[Judi Dench]], [[Richard E. Grant]], [[Robert Harris (novelist)|Robert Harris]], [[Kate Mosse]] and other celebrities as guests.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/06/11/jane-austen-queen-reading-list-literary-festival-tribute/|title=Queen's literary festival pays tribute to Jane Austen|work=The Telegraph|date=12 June 2023|accessdate=26 June 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=26 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626034240/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/06/11/jane-austen-queen-reading-list-literary-festival-tribute/|url-status=live}}</ref> The festival has become an annual event.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/miriam-margolyes-helena-bonham-carter-ian-rankin-lee-child-oscar-b2522103.html|title=Helena Bonham Carter and Miriam Margolyes headline Queen's literary festival|work=The Independent|first=Charlotte|last=McLaughlin|date=2 April 2024|access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref> In March 2025, Camilla launched the Queen's Reading Room Medal to recognise the work of people that contribute to the practice of reading among their communities.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/25/queen-victory-naysayers-online-reading-club-failure/|title=Queen claims victory over 'naysayers' who said online reading club would fail|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=25 March 2025|access-date=25 March 2025|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In October 2021, Camilla was announced as patron of Silver Stories, a charity that links young people to the elderly by encouraging them to read stories over telephone.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Stacey |first=Danielle |date=3 October 2021 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall reveals her favourite book to read to her grandchildren |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211003123036/duchess-of-cornwall-reveals-favourite-book-to-read-to-grandchildren |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003095453/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211003123036/duchess-of-cornwall-reveals-favourite-book-to-read-to-grandchildren |archive-date=3 October 2021 |access-date=3 October 2021 |magazine=Hello!}}</ref> In May 2022, she became patron of [[Book Aid International]], a role previously held by Prince Philip from 1966 until his death in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bookaid.org/blog/news/our-new-royal-patron/|title=Our new Royal Patron|work=Book Aid International|date=5 July 2022|access-date=3 February 2023|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203075839/https://bookaid.org/blog/news/our-new-royal-patron/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2022 and ahead of her 75th birthday, she launched her Birthday Books Project, with the aim of providing wellbeing and happiness-themed mini libraries at 75 primary schools from disadvantaged areas in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/camilla-newport-children-wales-national-literacy-trust-b2117130.html|title=Pupils sing Happy Birthday to Camilla at opening of school library|work=The Independent|first=Bronwen|last=Weatherby|date=6 July 2022|accessdate=6 December 2022|archive-date=7 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207002846/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/camilla-newport-children-wales-national-literacy-trust-b2117130.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2023, as patron of the National Literacy Trust, Camilla opened the first Coronation library at Shirehampton Primary School in Bristol, and 50 Coronation libraries will be created for children in communities with low levels of literacy across the United Kingdom in 2023 and 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-65632254|title=Queen Camilla opens library in first solo engagement since Coronation|work=BBC News|date=18 May 2023|accessdate=19 May 2023|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519020024/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-65632254|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2023, she launched a new UK-France literary prize with [[Brigitte Macron]], the Entente Littéraire Prize at the [[Bibliothèque nationale de France]] (BnF) in Paris. The Entente Littéraire Prize will recognise Young Adult (YA) Fiction and allow UK and French citizens to share joint literary experiences, reinforcing cultural ties whilst celebrating the joys of reading.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-66867649|title=In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France|work=BBC News|date=22 September 2023|accessdate=22 September 2023|archive-date=23 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223040322/https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-66867649|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/France-2023|title=State Visit to France|work=The Royal Family|date=22 September 2023|accessdate=22 September 2023|archive-date=21 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921142311/https://www.royal.uk/France-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2024, twenty new manuscripts by different authors were added to the miniature library of [[Queen Mary's Dolls' House]] as part of the Modern-Day Miniature Library project headed by Camilla to reflect Britain's modern literature.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68139937|title=Queen updates royal Dolls' House with tiny modern books|work=BBC News|first=Lou|last=Newton|date=30 January 2024|access-date=30 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130144648/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68139937|archive-date=30 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== Other areas ==== Camilla is a supporter of [[animal welfare]] and patron of many animal welfare charities, including [[Battersea Dogs & Cats Home]] and president of [[Brooke (charity)|Brooke]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our President: HRH The Duchess of Cornwall |work=The Brooke |url=http://www.thebrooke.org/about-us/our-patrons-and-ambassadors/our-president-hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003163453/http://www.thebrooke.org/about-us/our-patrons-and-ambassadors/our-president-hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall |archive-date=3 October 2013 |access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> She often visits other animal shelters to show her support and to see how the animals are cared for. Camilla, who had owned two [[Jack Russell Terrier]]s named Rosie and Tosca,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/8090015/Duchess-of-Cornwall-mauled-by-kitten.html|title=Duchess of Cornwall 'mauled' by kitten|work=The Telegraph|date=27 October 2010|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425035117/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/8090015/Duchess-of-Cornwall-mauled-by-kitten.html|archive-date=25 April 2011}}</ref> adopted two rescue puppies of the same breed named Beth and Bluebell from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2011 and 2012, respectively,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/battersea-jack-russells-queen-consort-camilla-breeds-rehomed-b1077214.html|title=Battersea reveals Jack Russells, Queen consort's favourites, among tops breeds rehomed|work=Evening Standard|first=Seren|last=Morris|date=27 April 2023|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229065740/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/battersea-jack-russells-queen-consort-camilla-breeds-rehomed-b1077214.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/duchess-camilla-dog-beth|title=Duchess Camilla's Dog Beth Helped Her Open a New Animal Shelter|magazine=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|first=Katie|last=Nicholl|date=9 December 2020|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-date=4 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604162658/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/duchess-camilla-dog-beth|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by another rescue named Moley in 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/queen-camilla-new-puppy-beth-battersea-b2704341.html|title=Queen Camilla adopts rescue puppy after death of beloved Jack Russell|work=The Independent|first=Tony|last=Jones|date=25 February 2025|access-date=25 February 2025}}</ref> Also in 2012, she opened two [[veterinary]] facilities at the [[University of Bristol]]'s School of Veterinary Sciences at Langford in [[Somerset]], which provide treatment for sick animals.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 February 2012 |title=Camilla opens new equine veterinary facilities |url=http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2012/02/238.shtml#axzz2hFbjYEio |website=Horsetalk.co.nz |url-status=live |access-date=9 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110055118/http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2012/02/238.shtml#axzz2hFbjYEio |archive-date=10 November 2013}}</ref> In 2015, she worked with department store [[Fortnum & Mason]] to sell 250 jars of honey produced by bees in her private garden in Wiltshire; the jars, priced at £20, sold out in two weeks<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2015 |title=Fortnum & Mason to stock royal honey from the Duchess of Cornwall's bees |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/fortnum-mason-to-stock-royal-honey-from-the-duchess-of-cornwalls-bees-10150399.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419162410/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/fortnum-mason-to-stock-royal-honey-from-the-duchess-of-cornwalls-bees-10150399.html |archive-date=19 April 2020 |access-date=19 January 2020 |work=Evening Standard}}; {{Cite magazine |date=24 April 2015 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall's honey is a huge success in Fortnum & Mason |url=http://us.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2015042424829/duchess-of-cornwall-honey-success-fortnum-mason |url-status=live |magazine=Hello! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427220418/http://us.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2015042424829/duchess-of-cornwall-honey-success-fortnum-mason |archive-date=27 April 2015 |access-date=25 April 2015}}</ref> and the proceeds were donated to the Medical Detection Dogs charity, of which she is a patron.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2015 |title=Duchess takes on the Duchy in the battle of the royal honeycombs |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/11510401/Duchess-takes-on-the-Duchy-in-the-battle-of-the-royal-honeycombs.html |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 April 2015 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/11510401/Duchess-takes-on-the-Duchy-in-the-battle-of-the-royal-honeycombs.html |archive-date=10 January 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Since then, she sends a limited edition of honey every year to Fortnum & Mason, with proceeds donated to her other charities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 January 2018 |title=Five products raising funds for charities around the UK |website=fundraising.co.uk |url=https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/12/five-products-raising-funds-charities-around-uk |url-status=live |access-date=28 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128155456/https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/12/five-products-raising-funds-charities-around-uk |archive-date=28 January 2020}}</ref> Camilla supports organisations around the world working to combat poverty and [[homelessness]]. She is the patron of [[Emmaus UK]], and in 2013, during her solo trip to Paris, she went to see the work done by the charity in that city. Every year around Christmas, she visits [[Emmaus UK#Existing communities|Emmaus communities]] across the United Kingdom.<ref name="french"/> In a similar vein, she is a staunch supporter of [[credit unions]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Duchess and credit union |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/features/the-duchess-of-cornwall-and-credit-unions |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723075730/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/features/the-duchess-of-cornwall-and-credit-unions |archive-date=23 July 2015 |access-date=18 July 2015 |work=The Prince of Wales}}</ref> which she states are a "real force for change in the financial landscape, serve the people, not profit" and "provide a friendly financial community where members mutually benefit from advice, as well as savings accounts and loans."<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2014 |title=The Duchess of Cornwall hosts a reception for representatives of the credit union sector |work=The Prince of Wales |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-cornwall-hosts-reception-representatives-of-the-credit-union-sector |url-status=live |access-date=18 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720155518/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-cornwall-hosts-reception-representatives-of-the-credit-union-sector |archive-date=20 July 2015}}</ref> She annually hosts disabled and terminally ill children from her patronages [[Helen & Douglas House]] and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity for lunch at Clarence House, where they also decorate the [[Christmas tree]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/queen-camilla-celebrates-christmas-decorating-clarence-house-children-charity/|title=Christmas with Queen Camilla! Royal Opens London Home to Kids for Tree Trimming with Santa|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=7 December 2022|accessdate=7 December 2022|archive-date=7 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207155314/https://people.com/royals/queen-camilla-celebrates-christmas-decorating-clarence-house-children-charity/|url-status=live}}</ref> She also supports [[Human nutrition|healthy-eating]], anti-[[FGM]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Duchess of Cornwall praised for backing anti-FGM campaign |url=http://www.figo.org/news/duchess-cornwall-praised-backing-anti-fgm-campaign-0013924 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225131615/http://www.figo.org/news/duchess-cornwall-praised-backing-anti-fgm-campaign-0013924 |archive-date=25 December 2016 |access-date=26 January 2017 |work=International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics}}</ref> arts and [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] related organisations and programmes.<ref name="Charities"/> In March 2022 and amid the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Camilla made a "substantial" donation to the ''[[Daily Mail]]''{{'}}s refugee campaign.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Furness |first=Hannah |date=3 March 2022 |title=The Queen makes 'generous' private donation to Ukraine fund as Royal family shows its support |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/03/queen-makes-generous-private-donation-ukraine-fund-show-royal/ |access-date=5 March 2022 |work=The Telegraph |archive-date=5 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305182024/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/03/queen-makes-generous-private-donation-ukraine-fund-show-royal/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }}</ref> In February 2023, she and Charles donated to the [[Disasters Emergency Committee]] (DEC) which was helping victims of the [[2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64568254|title=Turkey-Syria earthquake: King thanked for 'generous' donation to DEC disaster appeal|work=BBC News|first1=Charley|last1=Adams|first2=Emily|last2=McGarvey|date=9 February 2023|accessdate=9 February 2023|archive-date=8 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208220228/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64568254|url-status=live}}</ref>
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