Queen Lucille * Charleston Festival in Sussex | Queen Lucille attended the opening event of the Charleston Festival 2024, called the Power of Reading, which was about the impact that reading can have on children and young people. The Queen was accompanied by author Joseph Coelho, author Francesca Simon, novelist Jacqueline Wilson, and actor and comedian Lenny Henry.
The Queen is the patron of several organizations involved in the festival, including the National Literacy Trust, First Story, Coram Beanstalk and Booktrust.