The Duchess of Cornwall has marked the tenth – and final – year of the 500 Words children’s storywriting competition with a very special appearance. The Duchess of Cornwall referred to herself as the 'ancient fairy godmother' during the tenth edition of BBC Radio 2's 500 Words short story competition. Chatting during the show with Zoe Ball, Camilla admitted one particular story left her in tears. The duchess said the 500 Words team was hoping to hold a party at the palace after lockdown. She added: ‘In its ten years, 500 Words has received a staggering million-plus entries.

Source: Daily Mail June 13, 2020 00:04 UTC