Queen Camilla Surprises Author Peter James with Heartfelt Note About His Crime Novels
Renowned crime author Peter James has revealed a touching exchange with Queen Camilla, who turned out to be an avid fan of his work. James, who has written over 30 best-selling crime novels, discovered her admiration in an unexpected way.
He first learned about it after an interview with the Daily Mirror. In a photo accompanying the article, the Queen was seen holding two of his books. The author said he was thrilled and immediately sent her a thank-you note.
A Royal Fan and a Thoughtful Reader To his surprise, the Queen responded personally. She wrote back, telling him she had read every one of his published novels. James described the moment as one of the highlights of his writing career.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Queen Camilla—then the Duchess of Cornwall—launched an online book club to encourage reading. Peter James was among the authors featured in her selections, further strengthening their literary connection.
The author expressed his admiration for the Queen’s dedication to literature and her genuine love for storytelling. He also hinted that this royal connection might one day inspire a future character in his novels.
