Camilla Parker Bowles always stood with her husband, King Charles III, for countless public engagements. We’re rounding up some of her best inspirational sayings about books, family, and more.
“You know, the nice thing about being a grandmother is that you can spoil them occasionally, give them more of the things that their parents forbid them to have.”
“Poetry is like time travel, and poems take us to the heart of the matter.”
“Reading is exciting. Reading is fun. Reading is cool. There is nothing quite like the thrill of opening a book and being drawn into another world to meet new people and to discover their stories—it’s like making new friends.”
“I just feel very strongly that all children should be taught to read and getting access to books is crucial for that.”
“There are lots of things I do feel strongly about, but if I speak about them, I will be on my best behavior.”
“We learn from very young people, and they learn from us, too. That’s the way it’s always been.”
“Being a friendly neighbor has always been the keystone of community life and just saying ‘hello’ can sometimes make a huge difference.”
“It would be my idea of heaven, in the quiet of the countryside, where you can generally relax and properly think.”
“In a world where so many things have changed for the better, there are, sadly, still many vulnerable, forgotten and neglected children. Each one of them has a unique story.”