Queen marks Pooh centenary by playing poohsticks
The Queen visits Ashdown Forest and plays poohsticks with The Gruffalo author Dame Julia Donaldson.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Winnie-the-Pooh is a universal hero, people love him and his friends all over the world."
— Queen Camilla , Celebrity
"It's great the Queen was a fan of reading."
— Dame Julia Donaldson , Celebrity
Key People
Axel Scheffler is an illustrator famous for collaborating with Julia Donaldson on children's books.
Dame Julia Donaldson is a renowned children's author best known for her book 'The Gruffalo'.
Gyles Brandreth is a British broadcaster and author.
Jane Riordan is a writer known for creating official sequels to the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Locations
All Coverage
The Queen visits Ashdown Forest and plays poohsticks with The Gruffalo author Dame Julia Donaldson.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator
Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".
August 22, 2026 at 07:15 PMNew 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
August 24, 2026 at 11:03 PMElton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney join tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
August 26, 2026 at 05:13 AMDolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
August 25, 2026 at 06:34 PMKing penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave
The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.
August 21, 2026 at 10:22 AMHow 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.
August 29, 2026 at 12:35 AM