Queen Camilla is pulling out of engagements this week after becoming unwell, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The Duchess of Gloucester will step in on Camilla's behalf to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday. She has also pulled out of a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, which will be hosted by King Charles on the same evening.
A senior palace aide said the Queen is currently resting at home under doctor’s orders, but is hoping to recover in time for this week’s Remembrance events.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson 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 Duchess of Gloucester will step in on Camilla's behalf to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday. The Queen has also pulled out of a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, which will be hosted by King Charles the same evening.
It is understood Camilla is currently resting at home. No further details regarding her illness or treatment have been released but she is understood to be under doctors' supervision.
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