Camilla has been made royal patron of the National Theatre by the Queen - the first of Meghan Markle's former patronages to be taken over
Former actress Meghan was stripped of the prestigious role as part of the post-Megxit review.
The National Theatre said it was delighted Camilla, a long-standing supporter for the arts, had been given the role, describing her as a devoted fan of theatre and champion of literature and drama. "The duchess has shown great support to our industry throughout the pandemic, and I look forward to working with Her Royal Highness for many years to come.
The Queen has been associated with the National Theatre since its earliest days at the Old Vic in the 1960s, last visiting with the Duke of Edinburgh, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations in 2013.Camilla is an avid theatre-goer, whose existing patronages include The Royal Academy of Dance, Royal Society of Literature, Friends of The Royal Academy, London Chamber Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra, Theatre Royal Bath, Unicorn Theatre for Children and Georgian Theatre Royal.
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