00:00The Queen has joined celebrations at the British Library to mark the National Year of Reading,
00:06taking part in an event featuring Paddington Bear as the new ambassador.
00:10Queen Camilla cut a cake in the shape of a marmalade sandwich during the event,
00:14alongside volunteers and schoolchildren gathered in London.
00:17The celebration also saw readings, poetry and activities linked to the National Literacy Trust
00:23and the Big Lunch Campaign.
00:26The initiative aims to encourage more people to read and improve literacy among young children
00:31and young people across the United Kingdom.
00:36Organisers have said thousands of volunteers are involved with plans to expand participation
00:41ahead of next year's programme.
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