Sarah Jessica Parker’s Sweet Gesture For Queen Camilla Has Left Royal Fans In Awe
Sarah Jessica Parker's appearance at the Booker Competition was no surprise, considering she shares a love for reading with Queen Camilla.
Sarah Jessica Parker was clearly well-versed in the royal rulebook when she met Queen Camilla at Clarence House on November 11. The A-lister joined a special reception hosted by the Queen for authors and supporters of the newly announced Children's Booker Prize. During the event, Parker made a sweet gesture toward Camilla that quickly caught the attention and love of royal fans. As soon as their eyes met, she dipped into a perfect curtsy before shaking the Queen's hand, a graceful moment that set her apart from the rest of the crowd.
Parker was one of the judges for the 2025 Booker competition, and her appearance there was no surprise, considering she shares a love for reading with the Queen. After her sweet gesture of respect, Camilla complimented the actress, calling her judgment 'one of your biggest hats.' To which Parker replied, "And the one I'm most proud of. It was thrilling, especially to be among this group, who are all extraordinary, smart, and wise," adding, "We had such riches to discuss, and we are surrounded by such wonderful, exciting authors." Parker's beautiful gesture is not a requirement when meeting royals, but it is often seen as a sign of respect.
After a video of her impeccable curtsy went viral on Instagram, royal fans couldn't help but say the same thing. A netizen gushed, "How beautiful that she respectfully bowed ❤️" In a similar vein, another beamed, "Sarah Jessica - well done 🍃" Meanwhile, a third opined, "My hero SJP - I love her!" As the comments poured in, a royal watcher said of Camilla, "I love the Queen's passion for books, reading and literature."
According to HELLO!, Parker, an avid reader since childhood, gushed that she had been following the Booker Prize for years. Honored to serve as one of the judges and to be hosted by Camilla, she said it was "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially for a reader like me, who likes nothing more than to be inside the pages of a really special book." Speaking about sharing her passion for literature with the Queen, she added, "I'm so appreciative of the attention she gives and focuses on literacy and reading and the way it enriches lives." The Booker Prize Foundation is a charity established to encourage people to read the world's best fiction, nurture a love of reading, and provide meaningful support to both readers and writers.
Meanwhile, Camilla is known for her love for books and literature, establishing her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, to promote reading, access to books, and literacy. Originally started as an Instagram book club in 2021, it helps make literary content free and educational through its online platforms, so more people find and connect with books that enrich their lives. In public speeches, she has spoken about how books are more than entertainment, that they’re a 'human right' in connecting people, educating them, and building empathy.
