ComScore

Camilla Parker Bowles Just Shared a Rare Personal Statement on Instagram

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here.

Camilla Parker Bowles is honoring the legacy of her father-in-law in a special way.

In 2011, the late Prince Philip stepped down from his role of Patron for BookTrust, the U.K.'s largest reading charity. Upon leaving the position, he passed the reigns on to the Duchess of Cornwall, who we know has often publicly shared her lasting love for literature.

Now, after Philip's peaceful passing on April 9, Bowles is using her virtual book club, The Reading Room, to commemorate the late Duke.

Her personal message was shared in a Clarence House Instagram story, where she said, "As Patron of Booktrust, which I inherited from my late father-in-law His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, I would like to dedicate the next series of my Reading Room to him, in memory of a great fellow reader.......C"

screen shot 2021 04 19 at 1 09 44 pm
Clarence House/Instagram

The message, which Bowles signed personally with a "C," was also shared on the Reading Room page, where they said, "Season Two of The Reading Room launches today with four fantastic books. Swipe to see a special message from Her Royal Highness."

The collection of books dedicated to the late Duke of Edinburgh includes by Philip Pullman,  by Edna O'Brien, by Amor Towles and  by Antoine Laurain.

Bowles's gesture is one of many ways in which the family has made loving nods to the Duke. Whether they're sharing nostalgic pictures or bearing meaningful symbols at his funeral, they are keeping his spirit alive.

Stay up-to-date on every breaking royals story by subscribing here.



calfee

Associate Editor, News and Entertainment

Joel is the Associate Editor for News & Entertainment and has been reporting on all things pop culture for over 5 years. Before working at PureWow, he served as a Features...