Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, has been forced to pause her official engagements this week after being diagnosed with a chest infection, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday.
The 77-year-old monarch is currently resting at home under medical advice. The Palace issued a statement explaining that her doctors have recommended a brief period of rest for her recovery.
“Her Majesty The Queen is unwell with a chest infection and has been advised by her doctors to take a short rest,” a spokesperson said. “With great regret, she has had to withdraw from her commitments for this week but hopes to recover in time to participate in this weekend’s Remembrance events.”
Further details regarding her treatment have not been disclosed by the Palace. Sky News also reported on the situation, noting that Queen Camilla expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by her absence.
Among the events she will miss is the annual Field of Remembrance ceremony at Westminster Abbey, where the Duchess of Gloucester, Birgitte, will stand in for her. Additionally, the Queen will be absent from a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, which will be hosted by King Charles III in her place.
The royal couple recently returned from a tour of Australia and Samoa. Earlier this year, King Charles also temporarily paused his public duties for health reasons but resumed them in April.
The Palace remains hopeful that Queen Camilla will be well enough to attend the important Remembrance services, a key event for senior members of the royal family.
Camilla became Queen Consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 and her husband’s ascension to the throne. She was previously known as the Duchess of Cornwall after her marriage to King Charles in 2005.
