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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, spoke about her inspiration for her Instagram-based book club in the BBC's A Celebration for Commonwealth Day. The Duchess explained she was not fond

of the internet before the national lockdown but has since praised it for bringing people together during the Covid pandemic. She said: "I have to admit, I have to put my hand up.

"So, before lockdown I wasn't a great lover of the internet; in fact, I was always trying to wrench these machines away from my grandchildren. "But since lockdown, I'm

afraid, I have to admit, I have become a little bit of an addict. "During the first lockdown I just thought it might be a good idea to make a list of some of my favourite books online -

another asset of the internet." The Duchess added: "I've always had a passion for books. Books have been part of my life for so long. I started reading when I was very very

young with a father who has a fervent bibliophile. READ MORE: PRINCE PHILIP HEALTH: HARRY 'ASKED TO COME HOME' TO SEE GRANDFATHER "So from the age of two or three he used to

sit and read to us children, take us on wonderful adventures all over the world." Camilla noted: "I think I was bitten at that age and from then I've just kept going, and

I've got involved in a lot of literacy programmes and patronages. "I just feel very strongly that all children should be taught to read." Her comments came agyer the Queen has

stressed the importance of staying in touch with family and friends during "testing times" in a message broadcast on television just hours ahead of the Sussexes' Oprah

interview. The Queen's audio message celebrated collaboration, but stood in contrast to the troubles facing the royal family. As Harry and Meghan were due to be seen focusing on their

own experiences of life inside the monarchy, the Queen, who is Head of the Commonwealth, used her Commonwealth Day message to highlight the "friendship, spirit of unity and

achievements" around the world and the benefits of working together in the fight against the virus. "The testing times experienced by so many have led to a deeper appreciation of

the mutual support and spiritual sustenance we enjoy by being connected to others," she said. Buckingham Palace is bracing itself for what Harry and Meghan will say in their

controversial two-hour conversation with Oprah Winfrey - which airs on Sunday in the US, while the Duke of Edinburgh remains unwell in hospital.