As the Queen struggles, Camilla is given the patronage previously held by Prince Philip for 50 years

According to Express UK, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has been given one of the late Prince Philip’s important patronages.

According to the publication, Camilla will now serve as the Royal Patron of Book Aid International, a position formerly held by the Duke of Edinburgh during his tenure as a working royal for over 50 years.

More than a million books are believed to have been donated to refugee camps, community libraries, jails, and hospitals around the world by the organisation.

Announcing Camilla’s appointment to the post, Book Aid International’s Chair Dr Alice Prochaska said: “Her Royal Highness is a powerful advocate for the importance of books for everyone. It is especially meaningful and a very great honour that she has become our Patron as we start this new chapter in our story.”

Clarence House’s Twitter account also announced the news with a tweet that read: “The Duchess of Cornwall is delighted to have taken on the patronage of @Book_Aid from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.”

Prince Philip served the charity since 1966 until his death at the age of 99 in April last year.