Queen Camilla's meeting with JK Rowling sparks divide over 'bad timing' and cancel culture
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Queen Camilla's high-profile audience with Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked a royal optics row, triggering divisions and accusations of "really bad timing."The Queen met with the bestselling writer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to discuss children's literacy.However, the decision to publicise the meeting on the final day of Pride Month led to backlash from activists, while drawing praise from defenders who commended the Palace for standing firm against "cancel culture."Speaking exclusively to GB News, LGBTQ+ activist and director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, Peter Tatchell, warned that the imagery sent an ambiguous message to the public regarding trans rights.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "We don't know whether Queen Camilla is aligning with JK Rowling's views on trans rights because Camilla has not publicly expressed an opinion on the issue," Mr Tatchell said.
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