- Queen Camilla has paid tribute to author and former Conservative politician Lord Jeffrey Archer following his death.
- The Queen described Lord Archer as an irrepressible life force who lived a life as rich and colourful as the characters in his books.
- Lord Archer died on the eve of the publication of his final work, shortly after appearing at the Queen’s Reading Room Festival.
- Camilla extended her condolences to his widow Mary and family, highlighting the immense pleasure his writing brought to millions of readers.
- The Queen concluded her tribute by light-heartedly wishing him champagne and shepherd's pie in abundance in the next chapter.
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