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05/11/2024 at 3:02 p.m.Updated on 05/11/2024 at 4:57 p.m.
A spokesperson for the British royal family announced this Tuesday, November 5, that Queen Camilla was taking “a short period of rest” after contracting a “lung infection”.
Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, November 5, that Queen Camilla is suffering from a lung infection. The 77-year-old Briton is therefore forced to cancel her commitments for the rest of the week. A decision taken “with great regret” by the wife of King Charles III.
“The Queen very much hopes to be recovered in time to normally attend the commemorative events this weekend,” we can read in this press release. “She apologizes to anyone who may be inconvenienced or disappointed by this situation. » According to the English press, Camilla is resting at her home, at Clarence House, in London, in the presence of a doctor. Prime Minister Keir Starmer quickly wished Her Majesty a “speedy recovery” on his social media.
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It is ultimately the Duchess of Gloucester (wife of the Duke of Gloucester, cousin of Elizabeth II) who will inaugurate the “Field of Remembrance” at Westminster Abbey on Thursday, in place of Camilla . His presence on the balcony of the Cenotaph on Sunday in London, for the traditional Remembrance Sunday ceremony, is therefore compromised. The Queen was also due to take part in a reception on Thursday evening honoring athletes and para-athletes from the Olympic Games.
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Camilla's last public appearance was on October 26, the last day of her royal tour of Oceania with King Charles. Before returning to the United Kingdom, the royal couple took advantage of a few days' break in India, including yoga sessions at the Soukya holistic health center in Bangalore.
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Health concerns unfortunately continue to disrupt the agenda of the British royal family. Camilla's infection comes as, in another measure, her husband Charles III continues his treatment for cancer. Despite everything, Buckingham announced on October 28 that the 75-year-old sovereign would resume his activities almost as normal, eight months after the announcement of his cancer.
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For his part, Prince William traveled alone to South Africa on Monday for the fourth edition of his Earthshot Prize. His wife Kate Middleton remained in Windsor with their children, where she is slowly recovering from her chemotherapy. The Princess of Wales also resumed some official engagements at the beginning of October, but trips abroad are not yet in the offing.
Finally, the last member of the Windsor clan whose health has worried the British in recent months, Sarah Ferguson seems in good shape today. After breast cancer in 2023, Fergie was followed for skin cancer at the beginning of the year. She was finally able to leave for Australia a few days ago for a promotional tour of her latest novel.
