Camilla Chats with Journalist Jenna Bush Hager
Queen Camilla visited the United States on a state trip that began in Washington, D.C., on April 27. She travelled to New York City for a scheduled appearance at the New York Public Library on April 29, where she presented a “Roo” doll to the library’s Winnie‑the‑Pooh collection. The event was part of a broader itinerary to highlight the United States‑United Kingdom partnership and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
During the library visit, Camilla spoke about her passion for literature and noted the centennial of A.A. Milne’s first Winnie‑the‑Pooh story, published in 1926. She also referenced the Queens’ Reading Room, a charity she founded to promote reading in both countries.
The queen held a brief interview with Jenna Bush Hager while on the trip. The interview, set to air on the television program TODAY on April 30, focused on Camilla’s royal visit and her love of books.
The Royal couple’s visit is described by Buckingham Palace as an opportunity to reinforce shared history, economic, security, and cultural ties, and to strengthen people‑to‑people connections between the two nations.