The information was relayed by Mirror : Queen Camilla is too sick to assist
at the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, according to the Palace statement. Queen Camilla suffers from
lung infection.
The wife of Charles III therefore canceled commitments earlier in the week and will not participate in any of the events commemoration this weekend, Buckingham Palace said.
photo credit: Bestimage King Charles III of England and Camilla Parker Bowles, Queen Consort of England, attend a ceremony at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sydney, October 20, 2024. The King's visit to Australia will be his first as monarch, and the CHOGM, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (October 21-26) in Samoa, will be his first as Commonwealth head.
Camilla absent from Remembrance Sunday commemorations
Queen Camilla, suffering from a lung infection, gave up the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies, a meeting unavoidable for the royal family. It was Buckingham Palace which confirmed in a press release that the queen, aged 77, is resting at home and will not participate in the
Royal British Legion Festival at the Royal Albert Hall and Sunday service at the Cenotaph. “In accordance
medical recommendations to ensure healing complete and protect others, Her Majesty will not participate not at commemoration events this weekend.” said a spokesperson.
The Queen hopes to return to her duties next week. “Although it is a big disappointment for the Queen, she will mark the occasion privately at home and hopes to return to public duties early next week.” Although Palais assures us that there is no need to worry, his absence and his care will not not reassure the public.
Commitments that multiply despite fatigue
The health of Queen Camilla and her husband Charles III is fragile. However, the couple multiplies the engagements for several months. After a prolonged stay in Australia and Samoa, the couple took a break in Inde
before returning to the United Kingdom. The Palace has nevertheless announced new commitments for Camilla next week: a reception at Clarence House for the finalists of the Booker
Prize and the premiere of the film Gladiator IIwhere the royal couple will meet the film's stars like Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal.
Despite the fatigueCamilla continues to ensure her presence alongside Charles, hospitalized for a
hypertrophy of the prostate last January and currently in treatment against its cancer. However, she won't be there for the unveiling of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey and a reception at Buckingham Palace for Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
