Book News
JK Rowling to guest at Queen's party
Thursday 2 February 2006
The Children's Party at the Palace will celebrate British children's literature by inviting 2,000 children aged between four and 14, along with their grandparents, parents or guardians, to a tea party and entertainment at Buckingham Palace.
The children will meet JK Rowling as well as Harry Potter himself, in the form of the actor Daniel Radcliffe.
"Harry and I are looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited," said Rowling yesterday.
Characters from Britain's favourite storybooks, including Paddington Bear, Mowgli from the Jungle Book, the Gruffalo and Winnie the Pooh, will join guests at the garden party.
Mary Poppins, the White Rabbit, Captain Hook and the Royal Ballet will star in a specially written show for live broadcast on BBC television that evening.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "The Children's Party at the Palace will be a celebration of British children's literature, both traditional and modern, which we hope will encourage children to read and enjoy books."
Click here for Terms of use
Top 10 Most Read
Must Watch TV
-
- The Irish Film and Television Awards
Simon Delaney hosts as the biggest star-studded event in the Irish calendar gets held at the Convention Centre Dublin, with the likes of Glenn Close, Michael Fassbender and Maria Doyle Kennedy all nominated. The features nominated for Best Film at IFTA 2012 are the period drama Albert Nobbs; Irish psychological thriller Charlie Casanova; black comedy The Guard, and rural drama Stella Days. Even if you're watching at home, it's recommended that you dress accordingly and leave a red mat outside your front door.
-
- The Jonathan Ross Show
On the show this week, Jonathan welcomes a host of acting talent: double Oscar winner, Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley, and British hardman-turned-Hollywood hunk, Tom Hardy. To top it all he's got the legendary Dionne Warwick singing live in the studio.
-
- Take Me Out
What do you mean 'It's rubbish!'? Of course it's rubbish, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. The irrepressible Paddy McGuinness tries to arrange more dates for his line-up of 30 single girls. Descending from the love lift this time around are: a farmer from Devon, a management consultant from Hull, a young Conservative from Manchester and a London architecture student. You can also see how the couples from last week survived the Isle of Fernando's.
-
- All Star Family Fortunes
The classic family game show that stretches all the way back to the '70s returns for another run, starting off with teams consisting of TV presenter Carol Vorderman and her family playing astrologer (and Strictly Come Dancing contestant) Russell Grant and his family. Hosted by Vernon Kay, both celebrities and their families go head to head for the big money, and the chance to win up to a five-figure sum for the charity of their choice.
-
- Casualty
Plenty of high drama at Holby General's A&E department as Zoe tries to convince Sam to sit down and talk to Keith Parr before he brings an action against Sam and the hospital. A troubled woman is brought into the ED after being hit by a lorry and Lloyd is quick to jump to conclusions about the driver. Meanwhile Linda has a chance to examine her feelings when Lenny tackles her about putting her niece and nephew into care.