Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week
The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.
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"had a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure."
— Queen , Celebrity
"We, the Lord Provost and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, welcome Your Majesty to the capital city of your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland, and offer for your gracious acceptance the keys of Your Majesty's good city of Edinburgh."
— Robert Aldridge , Politician
"I return these keys perfectly convinced that they cannot be placed in better hands than those of the Lord Provost and councillors of my good city of Edinburgh."
— King Charles III , Celebrity
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JK Rowling is best known for writing the Harry Potter novels.
First Minister of Scotland and member of the Scottish National Party.
Kenneth Gibson is the presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
The Queen is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Robert Aldridge is the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
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The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.
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