Queen Camilla Shared A Moment With Pop Music Royalty Before Presenting A Prestigious Award
Sebastian Wright
Published Mar 30, 2026
While many authors and performers attended The Booker Prize festivities in London this week, multiple publications such as People noticed the queen consort seemed to hit it off with one popular musician — British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, who is known for hit songs such as "Levitating" and "New Rules," according to Billboard.
Smiling and chatting, the two women seemed at ease with one another, with many speculating they bonded over a shared love of reading. The 27-year-old pop star delivered the event's keynote speech, revealing it was her love of books and reading that helped inspire and elevate her career (per People).
While at the event, Queen Camilla was also seen having a friendly conversation with "The Crown" actress Natascha McElhone, the Daily Mail reported. McElhone plays Prince Philip's mysterious friend Penny Knatchbull in Season 5 of the Netflix series. This week's ceremony and events marked the first time in three years they've been held in person.