BBC 500 Words finalists celebrate at Windsor Castle with the Queen and a special performance from Paddington Bear

The UK’s most celebrated children’s writing competition has reached its star-studded Grand Final. A special edition of The One Show will soon reveal the winners.
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BBC 500 Words competition judges gather at Buckingham Palace to decide on final shortlist

Her Majesty The Queen joined the panel of judges - chaired by The One Show’s Alex Jones and including Rose Ayling‑Ellis, Sir Lenny Henry, Frank Cottrell‑Boyce, Francesca Simon, Charlie Higson and ...