Camilla tells authors to ‘remain true to calling’ amid Roald Dahl row

Speech during reception for queen consort's online book club follows backlash against rewrites of Dahl's books

Camilla, the Queen Consort, has urged authors to resist curbs on freedom of expression in an apparent reflection on the backlash against changes to Roald Dahl's books.

Speaking at a Clarence House reception to mark the second anniversary of her online book club, Camilla told authors: Please remain true to your calling, unimpeded by those who may wish to curb the freedom of your expression or impose limits on your imagination."