Mmastodon CultureBooks first seen 3 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #1

Queen recalls reading forbidden Lady Chatterley's Lover under her pillow

Original: Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm70p

Queen Camilla has spoken about reading D.H. Lawrence's once-banned novel Lady Chatterley's Lover secretly under her pillow as a young reader. The royal, a long-standing champion of literacy and book culture, reflected on the famously 'forbidden' classic, drawing attention to debates over censorship and the enduring appeal of literature once considered scandalous.

Why now: The Queen's candid personal anecdote about a famously banned book has charmed readers and revived discussion of literary censorship.

Queen CamillaD.H. LawrenceLady Chatterley's Lover

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 3 d ago to 2 d ago.

Evidence

• Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm70pee7l57do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # History # Books # Royalty · bbc_news@robot.villas · 4

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1702600