Queen Camilla pulls out of string of engagements after falling ill

11/05/2024 08:23 AM

QUEEN Camilla has pulled out of a string of engagements after being struck down with a chest infection.

It comes just ten days after Camilla and Charles finished their tour of Australia and Samoa.

She is 'currently unwell' and ordered by Royal doctors to stay at home and rest.

The Queen, 77, has been forced to pull out of her annual visit to the Field of Remembrance on Thursday and a palace ceremony reception with Olympic stars.

It is hoped she will be well enough to attend Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph.

A palace spokesman said: "Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.

"With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements for this week, but she very much hopes to be recovered in time to attend this weekend's Remembrance events as normal.

"She apologises to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result."

The King and Queen stayed at a spa in India after their successful tour of Australia and Samoa.

But the health scare comes after both Charles and Princess of Wales have this year been treated for cancer.

It was confirmed on February 5, 2024, that King Charles has cancer after the disease was found during a prostate procedure.

The King was expected to be discharged after two nights, but concern was sparked when this stay was extended.

Meanwhile Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in March following major abdominal surgery in January.

The Duchess of Gloucester has agreed to represent Her Majesty at the Field of Remembrance on Thursday.