Queen Camilla
Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty ImagesBuckingham Palace confirmed that the chest infection Queen Camilla has been struggling for the past month, it was actually a form of pneumonia – but is now recovering well.
Due to post-viral symptoms such as fatigue, Camilla, 77, was forced to withdraw from the outdoor elements of a two-day state visit to the UK by Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tanim bin Hamad Al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.
However, she was happy to join King Charles and guests for lunch on Tuesday, December 3 at the Palace with the VIPs after the outdoor procession. She arrived at the event smiling and looking elegant yet cozy in a navy coat.
Camilla told guests at the lunch that she contracted the illness, previously described as a chest infection, after a long trip to Australia and Samoa, but luckily avoided the need for hospitalisation.
Queen Camilla has canceled her planned public appearances this week as she battles a chest infection. “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell due to a chest infection for which her doctors have recommended a short period of rest,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed in a statement to the BBC on Tuesday 5 November. “With great (…)
The royals initially announced that Camilla had to cancel several engagements on November 5, but said at the time that they hoped she would be back in action within days. But her illness continued and she was unable to attend events marking Remembrance Sunday next weekend, along with the London premiere of Gladiator II that he is scheduled to attend. She tentatively returned to some of her duties on November 12, but avoided spending unnecessary time outside in the wet and chilly British weather.
In happier royal health news, princess Kate Middleton was present on a state visit to Qatar today (Tuesday, December 3), joining husband Prince William and father-in-law King Charles for the ceremonial welcoming of the Horse Guards on parade.
Following the welcome event, the trio, along with the Emir and his wife, traveled by carriage to Buckingham Palace for the private lunch with Camilla and the special Royal Collection Trust exhibition. During the two-day visit, VIPs will also enjoy a state banquet with the royals in the Buckingham Palace Ballroom, a trip to the Houses of Parliament and a meeting at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Princess Kate Middleton joined her husband Prince William and King Charles III at the annual Sunday service in London on Sunday, November 10. It was one of her first major appearances after completing cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales and members of the Royal Family gathered at the Cenotaph to honor servicemen and (…)
As for their health, it has been a very difficult year for the Royal Family: in addition to Kate’s cancer diagnosis and Camilla suffering from pneumonia, King Charles was also being treated for cancer.
Later this week, on Friday, December 6, Kate is set to host one of her favorite events of the year: the annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.
