Queen Camilla continues her arduous journey towards recovery from a severe chest infection that laid siege to her health a month prior, amidst whispers of a grave health update that has recently come to light. On the second day of December, Buckingham Palace issued a statement revealing that Her Majesty would limit her participation in the latest Windsor engagement—a state visit by the Emir and Emira of Qatar—solely to indoor activities. This high-profile occasion was also attended by esteemed royals such as Kate Middleton and Prince William.
The following day, on December 3, Queen Camilla confidentially disclosed to the guests at her engagements that she had been diagnosed with pneumonia and was still grappling with the lingering fatigue that stems from post-viral recuperation. Although The Mirror assures that she has been cleared of pneumonia, doctors have strictly advised her to allocate more time to rest and recovery, given her severe exhaustion following the viral lung ailment. As a precautionary measure, the Palace has cancelled all her outdoor engagements, including Monday's outdoor ceremonial welcome.
This health update emerges after Queen Camilla's absence from a multitude of significant royal events due to persistent symptoms stemming from her chest infection, which she contracted shortly after her trip Down Under, encompassing Australia and Samoa. Over the past few weeks, she has had to withdraw from her planned appearances at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance and the weekend's traditional Cenotaph wreath-laying ceremony—both of which were graced by Princess Kate, who recently announced her completion of cancer treatment. Most recently, Queen Camilla opted out of the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall on November 22.
Just hours before the concert, the Palace issued a statement, stating, "Following a recent chest infection, The Queen continues to endure lingering post-viral symptoms. Consequently, doctors have counselled Her Majesty to prioritize adequate rest after a hectic week of engagements." Despite missing some initial engagements on December 2, Queen Camilla seemed to hint at her gradual recovery as she resumed her duties on Tuesday. Adorned in a regal blue coat, she joined King Charles, Kate, and William in entertaining the Qatari royalty at Buckingham Palace.
