Queen Camilla's 79th Birthday: Literacy Pledge Unveiled

Queen Camilla celebrated her 79th birthday on Friday, July 17, with Buckingham Palace releasing a new portrait of her. The image featured the Queen in a blue dress, adorned with a butterfly brooch.

As part of her birthday, Queen Camilla renewed her commitment to championing children's literacy. She announced plans to gift U.K. children in year six a special edition of Katherine Rundell's book "Impossible Creatures" this Christmas.

The royal birthday follows a series of prominent summer events, including Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot, and Wimbledon. This period also saw a significant reunion between King Charles and Prince Harry at Highgrove House on July 10. Queen Camilla was present for the private family meeting, which marked the first time in four years King Charles had seen his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.

The family reunion was held at the King's country retreat, Highgrove House, offering a private and quiet setting for reconnection. While Buckingham Palace confirmed the meeting, no further details or photos were released to respect the family's privacy.