King Charles’s wife received a new honour in her name as she carries on a centuries-old tradition for the royal family.
Queen Camilla has earned a reputation of an avid reader and her love for books is reflected in the charity she founded around the Covid lockdown, The Queen’s reading room. She encourages the young and old alike to connect with the “special magic” of books.
In the same vein, the royal is now supporting the power to deliver real stories via journalism as a new award is announced by the Journalists’ Charity. Camilla has been the patron of the organisation since 2022.
It was founded in 1864 by Charles Dickens, and it received a Royal Charter in 1890 from Queen Victoria. Now, it has announced the Queen Camilla Future of Journalism Awards.
“We’re deeply honoured that as our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen is backing the charity’s efforts to support new talent at a time when journalism has never been more important,” the Chief Executive of the Journalists’ Charity James Brindle said.
“It’s a privilege to launch this groundbreaking new awards scheme which is set to unlock opportunities for many younger journalists nationwide,” he said. “The awards will make a real difference every year, giving the stars of the future the tools they need to take their career to the next level.”
The awards are now open for applications throughout August, and recipients can receive financial assistance and guidance. They will be awarded to 25 journalists aged 18 to 30 every year. The winners will also be invited to join a ceremony with industry leaders to recognise their commitment to journalism and potential.
2026-08-03 11:10:00
