Unwell Queen Camilla, 77, cancels all royal engagements as she battles chest infection

Queen Camilla has withdrawn from all royal engagements slated for this week as she battles a chest infection, Buckingham Palace has announced.The royal, 77, is now set to take a “short period of rest” as advised by doctors, as she remains at home under the watchful eye of doctors.“Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest,” a palace spokesperson told The Post.“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 apologizes to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the statement concluded.In an effort to prioritize recovery, Camilla will have to skip the opening of this year’s Field of Remembrance event at Westminster Abbey in London on Thursday.The annual event, which falls on Nov.11 annually, honors veterans and servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country in conflicts such as the First and Second World Wars.Instead, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, 78, will step in on Her Majesty’s behalf.Camilla has also pulled out of King Charles III’s reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, set to take place Thursday.Last month, the pair returned home from an official five-day royal tour of Australia and Samoa.

It was the king’s first visit to Australia as monarch.The royal family has been plagued with health woes this year.Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

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