Queen Camilla Presents Medals to Young Writers at Windsor Castle During BBC 500 Words Final
A celebration of imagination and storytelling unfolded at Windsor Castle as Queen Camilla hosted the final ceremony for the BBC’s renowned 500 Words creative writing competition. The annual event, which encourages children across the United Kingdom to develop their storytelling skills, brought together dozens of young finalists whose imaginative stories captured the attention of judges and readers alike. The special ceremony was filmed earlier in February and later broadcast as part of a BBC program celebrating the competition and its winners. Earlier on February 25, 2026, Queen Camilla welcomed around 50 finalists to Windsor Castle for a reception ahead of the televised awards presentation. The gathering included young writers from across the country, along with judges, celebrity readers, and guests who came together to celebrate the creativity displayed in the competition. During the ceremony, Her Majesty personally presented medals to six winning children across two age categor...