The recent diagnosis has caused Queen Camilla to cancel her plans for Thursday. Notably, she will not be present at the Field of Remembrance event at Westminster Abbey. Representing in her place, the Duchess of Gloucester will attend.
Buckingham Palace has revealed that at 77 years old, Queen Camilla is dealing with a chest infection.
Moreover, she will not be attending a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening. This event, which is intended to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic athletes, will now be solely hosted by King Charles.
According to her doctors, Queen Camilla is advised to rest at home. She is hopeful to partake in major events over the weekend. These include the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday at the Royal Albert Hall and the commemorative Cenotaph service in Whitehall on Sunday.
The Palace has assured the public that her condition appears to be minor, and it’s likely associated with her recent extensive travels alongside King Charles to destinations like Australia, Samoa, and India.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has extended his best wishes for her swift recovery.
One well-wisher prayed, “I hope she gets better soon.”
However, there are those who have expressed concerns about the royal couple’s leadership capabilities. An individual voiced, “Charles and she should step down. Their health issues hinder their ability to fulfill their roles. Queen Elizabeth had planned wisely by staying as long as she did! Her idea was to have Charles and Camilla in power for the shortest time possible. I admire her foresight!”
An observer added, “She’s in her later years. The trip probably exhausted her, and perhaps Charles too.”
This new health update follows Queen Camilla’s previous encounter with COVID-19 in February, which also led to her withdrawing from certain engagements.
In spite of these health difficulties, she has remained dedicated to her royal duties. She recently finalized production on a documentary focusing on domestic violence awareness, which is set to broadcast next week.
In the meantime, King Charles, who put his cancer treatment on hold during their overseas trip, is expected to continue his medical schedule now that they have returned to the UK.
