Royal News Roundup: Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Message, Meghan & Harry’s TikTok Appearance & More

• This week, Camilla Parker Bowles launched her virtual book club: The Reading Room. The Duchess of Cornwall, 73, recently debuted her new literacy initiative by unveiling the first four book picks: The Mirror and The Light by Hilary Mantel, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Restless by William Boyd and The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak. Bowles announced the exciting news in a video on The Reading Room’s official Instagram page.
• Over the weekend, we learned that playing the cello and being a skilled painter aren’t the only talents Prince Charles has. The Duke of Cornwall also happens to be multilingual. In fact, in a recently resurfaced video from December, the royal delivered his entire address at the One Planet Summit in French.
• Lara Mason (CEO of Insane Cakes) nearly broke the internet this week after sharing a step-by-step video of her latest creation—a life-size version of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex…made entirely of cake. Mason documented the entire process in a now-viral TikTok, in a clip featuring a time-lapse of how the cake came together.

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a very special way. On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex provided lunch for an organization very close to their heart. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit staffed by military veterans that distributes food to locals in need. The organization shared a copy of the letter that accompanied the special lunch in a post on Instagram.

• This week, Kate Middleton and Prince William officially got back to their royal business. On Wednesday, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took part in a virtual chat with Hospice U.K.’s Just B helpline, which helps frontline workers cope with loss and trauma. During the call, the royal couple heard from counselors as well as NHS staff who've benefitted from the helpline's services and even gave fans a glimpse inside their Norfolk home.
• In a recent interview with Eastern Daily Press, retired officer Jon Chandler described a rather interesting incident that took place at the Sandringham Castle a few years ago. While Prince William was out for a late walk, Chandler's dog caught a whiff of his scent and mistook the royal for a trespasser. In fact, the dog then cornered William until his handler arrived, but thankfully, he wasn't hurt.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a very special way. On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex provided lunch for an organization very close to their heart. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit staffed by military veterans that distributes food to locals in need. The organization shared a copy of the letter that accompanied the special lunch in a post on Instagram.