Palace makes big announcement ahead of Harry, Meghan’s first joint appearance in UK

Royal Family shares exciting update as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set to make first public appearance in Notthingham

Palace makes big announcement ahead of Harry, Meghan’s first joint appearance in UK
Palace makes big announcement ahead of Harry, Meghan’s first joint appearance in UK

King Charles' office has made an exciting announcement just a day before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first joint appearance since returning to the UK.

On Wednesday, October 14, the official Instagram account of Buckingham Palace reposted a reel of BBC Arts' new documentary, featuring Queen Camilla.

In the snippet shared by BBC Arts' from their new documentary, The Book That Changed My Life, Camilla could be seen explaining how avid readers can benefit from their shared passion for reading through book clubs.

"If you look at all the book clubs round the country, they say it's so lovely because they can all sit round with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or whatever," Camilla expressed her thoughts while speaking to fellow readers gathered over a high-tea.

She continued, "And they're all singing from the same hymn sheet."

"It's just a wonderful way of people meeting and just being able to talk and have a bit of fun, and then go away with another book and start all over again," added the Queen.

The Instagram reel was accompanied by a caption that read, "They're four completely unique stories, but it just shows how books can unify people"

"Her Majesty Queen Camilla meets four remarkable people to share the stories of books that shaped them," it added.

The caption further revealed "The Book That Changed My Life. Watch on BBC Two and #iPlayer, 14 October from 9pm."

The title and release date of the documentary was announced last month at The Queen’s Reading Room Festival, which returned to Chatsworth.

In the documentary, Camilla is set to explore the significance of reading in her meeting with four remarkable people – who will share how the books they read in most needed moments changed their lives.

This update from Buckingham Palace came before The Duke and Duchess's first-ever joint public appearance since returning to the UK in August.

What we know about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nottingham appearance

Harry and Meghan will return to Nottingham on October 15, 2026 to reconnect with some of the women Meghan worked alongside at London’s Hubb Community Kitchen before stepping down from their Royal duties in 2020.

During their visit, the couple will also check out the Community Recording Studio, designed to help young people affected by violence. 

Harry and Mgehan's joint engagement will conclude with a trip to Epic Partners, a community-based charity focused on youth services, sports programs and mentoring.