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Queen Camilla shares first 'grown up' book she ever read - and one character she 'yearned to be'

Queen Camilla has shared a candid insight into her reading habits and the first 'grown up' book she ever read, as her critically acclaimed podcast The Queen's Reading Room returned for a second series

But it was Queen Camilla's pre-recorded message that truly captivated the audience as she reminisced about the first adult book she ever read, 'Angelique' by Anne Golon, which tells the tale of a stunning French heroine embarking on wild escapades, including a stint at the court of Louis XIV. The Angelique series, penned by Anne Golon between 1957 and 1985, is a collection of thirteen historical romance novels that have sold over 150 million copies globally, captivating audiences just as they once enchanted a young Camilla. While the protagonist, Angelique Sance de Monteloup, is a work of fiction, many fans have speculated that she was inspired by real-life courtesan Suzanne du Plessis-Belliere.

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