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flag Queen Camilla urges UK kids to read more, citing declining reading rates and screen overuse.

flag Queen Camilla has urged UK children to reduce smartphone use and prioritize reading, highlighting a sharp decline in pleasure reading among youth—down to 33% since 2005. flag Speaking at the BBC 500 Words competition final, she emphasized books’ role in fostering imagination, focus, and emotional well-being, calling for a cultural shift away from digital overuse. flag Her message aligns with the 2026 “national year of reading” initiative by the Department for Education and National Literacy Trust, responding to concerns over screen addiction, mental health, and eroding literacy skills.

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