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Queen Camilla awarded gold medals to Britain’s best young writers at a glitzy competition. The Queen held the 500 Words Grand Final in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace last week. King Charles’s wife, 76, congratulated the winners for their ability to “conjure magic with your pens”. Camilla was credited by Charlie Higson, a member of the judging panel, for ensuring the project returned after a three-year hiatus. The Queen looked elegant in a navy dress as she hosted a reception beforehand. The young finalists had their entries read in the Palace’s ballroom by a group of celebrities. These incl…