Queen Camilla recently marked the 100th anniversary of the Winnie-the-Pooh books by playing the iconic poohsticks game at Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. This year signifies the centenary of A.A. Milne's beloved stories, which were first published in 1926 and later adapted by Walt Disney.
During her visit, in her capacity as patron of the Royal Literary Fund, Queen Camilla met with children's authors and unveiled a new trail named Queen's Walk. She described Winnie-the-Pooh as a "universal hero" and shared that she spent a significant amount of her childhood playing the poohsticks game in the same area. "Winnie-the-Pooh is a universal hero, people love him and his friends all over the world," she remarked. "They'll come pouring in to see this new trail. A lovely experience for all, and especially children."
The Queen arrived in a black Range Rover, wearing a green leaf-patterned dress. She engaged with children's authors and expressed her pleasure at being back in Sussex. The event celebrated the enduring legacy of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, who have captured the imaginations of readers worldwide for a century.