Queen Camilla is “on good form” as she recovers from a chest infection and hopes to return to duties “very soon”, a royal insider has claimed.
The 76-year-old missed Friday’s Royal Variety Performance due to a lingering chest infection, leaving the King to attend alone.
The King smiled and laughed as he greeted guests, including hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.
A palace insider revealed that although Camilla coughs whenever she starts speaking, there is no cause for alarm as she is “on good form”.
Queen Camilla is “on good form” as she recovers from a chest infection and hopes to return to royal duties “very soon”
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The source said: “[The Queen] is a great believer that the show must go on and hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon.”
The Queen “sensibly” decided to follow medical advice and not “overstretch” herself given the length and lateness of Friday’s engagement, according to sources.
She remained at home in London but has since travelled to Sandringham as initially planned.
A royal source told the Mail that the Queen was “naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved”.
A source revealed that Camilla is on the mend but feeling a little under the weather
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In addition, they revealed that she is on the mend but feeling a little under the weather.
Despite the Queen’s absence, her presence was felt by the attendees as they wished her a speedy recovery.
Upon arrival, King Charles accepted flowers on behalf of his wife from eight-year-old Iris King-Taylor and ten-year-old Louie Cooper.
Amanda Holden, who hosted the event, revealed that she was upset to hear that the Queen’s Jack Russel had died.
Amanda Holden, who hosted the event, revealed that she was upset to hear that the Queen’s Jack Russel had died
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She said: “I felt for her, I really felt for her when that happened.”
Referring to the night’s events, Holden said: “We wished her well and I gave condolences for the doggy.”
Buckingham Palace announced that Camilla would miss the Royal Variety Performance hours before the event was set to take place.
A Palace spokesman said: “Following a recent chest infection, The Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest.
“With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned.”
