How is Queen Camilla? Latest health updates

QUEEN Camilla’s health problems are a concern for both the royal family and the public.

In November 2024, the Queen Consort developed a respiratory infectioncausing her to miss several important appointments.

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How is Queen Camilla?

According to the latest updates from Buckingham PalaceThe 77-year-old is following doctors’ guidelines to ensure a full recovery from her seasonal respiratory infection, including missing some royal events, including Remembrance Sunday.

The palace has stressed that this is a precautionary measure for her recovery and to protect others from any potential risk.

Although her condition does not appear serious, it is significant enough to warrant missing these important events, which is “a source of great disappointment to the Queen”.

Chronology of Queen Camilla’s illness

October 30

Camilla returned to Britain after her tour Australia And Samoa alongside King Charles.

Shortly after their return, the queen began experiencing symptoms of a respiratory infection.

November 5

Buckingham Palace issued an initial statement indicating that Queen Camilla was unwell with a respiratory infection.

A palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a respiratory infection for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.

“It is with great regret that Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her commitments for this week, but she very much hopes that she will recover in time to attend this weekend’s commemorative events as normal.

“She apologizes to all those who may experience any inconvenience or disappointment as a result.”

Her doctors recommended a short rest period, which led to her withdrawing from her commitments the following week.

November 7

The Queen missed the annual Field of Remembrance event Westminster Abbey.

The Duchess of Gloucester agreed to represent Camilla on the Field of Remembrance.

November 9

Buckingham Palace announced this Queen Camilla would not take part in this weekend’s commemorative eventsincluding the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening and the Sunday service at the Cenotaph.

A Buckingham Palace A spokesperson said: “Following guidance from doctors to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal respiratory infection and to protect others from any potential risk, Her Majesty will not be attending this weekend’s commemorative events.

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“While this is a source of great disappointment for the Queen, she will celebrate the occasion privately at home and hopes to return to public duties early next week.”

On medical advice, Camilla was unable to attend the Remembrance Festival Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening.

November 10

The Queen Consort missed the Memorial Sunday Service at the Cenotaphon the advice of her doctors.

Standing outside in cold weather could have had a negative effect on Her Majesty’s recovery.

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Her Majesty the Queen: behind closed doors

Before her illness Camilla has recorded a TV documentary raising awareness about domestic violence.

Speaking in her first documentary since the Coronationthe Queen promises: “If you look at the steps we have taken, we have made enormous progress.

“I’ll keep trying until I can’t anymore.”

Her Majesty added: “Coercive control is the most terrifying abuse.

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“You meet someone, you love them, and then little by little they start to undermine you.”

The documentary Her Majesty the Queen: Behind closed doors airs on Monday, November 1 at 9 p.m ITV1, ITVXSTV and STV player

Future plans

Despite her illness, there is optimism about Camilla’s recovery.

In the latest statement, Buckingham Palace expressed hope that the Queen would be able to resume her public duties the week after the memorial events she missed due to illness.

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While the infection has been disruptive, it is not expected to have any long-term impact on her ability to carry out royal duties.

Next the success of their nine-day tour Down Underthe King and Queen are queuing two major tours in 2025, including a royal visit to Italy.

While Their Majesties will resume a full schedule of foreign tours, the second destination has yet to be agreed.

Royal Health in 2024

Queen Camilla’s illness comes in a year that has been particularly challenging for the Royal family‘s health.

Both King Charles And Princess Kate facing cancer battles in 2024.

While The Princess of Wales has recoveredKing Charles continues his treatment, although he has resumed many of his public duties.

The Queen is expected to make a full recovery and return to her public duties, continuing her important role in supporting her husband and representing the Royal Family at official events.