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Queen Camilla abruptly withdraws from tonight’s Royal Variety performance as she battles chest infection – The Sun

Queen Camilla abruptly withdraws from tonight’s Royal Variety performance as she battles chest infection – The Sun

The Queen has pulled out of tonight’s star-studded Royal Variety Performance after failing to recover from a chest infection.

camillaThe 77-year-old has “persistent post-viral symptoms” and doctors have ordered him to rest.

Queen Camilla during the reception for the winners of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

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Queen Camilla during the reception for the winners of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay CompetitionCredit: Getty
Returned to scaled-back gigs, including a Booker Prize reception

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Returned to scaled-back gigs, including a Booker Prize receptionCredit: PA
The King arrives at the Gladiator II premiere in Leicester Square

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The King arrives at the Gladiator II premiere in Leicester SquareCredit: PA

Royal Sources insist he is “naturally disappointed” but say there is no reason to panic.

He comes after he leaves commemorative events He was seen coughing at their last appointment due to a chest infection two weeks ago.

KingThe 76-year-old cancer patient will attend the gala he will host. Amanda Holden And Alan Carr at the Royal Albert Hall.

A. Buckingham Palace The spokesman said: “The Queen continues to experience some persistent post-viral symptoms following a recent chest infection, resulting in doctors advising that Her Majesty should prioritize adequate rest after a busy week of consultations.

“Therefore, with great regret, he has withdrawn from attending tonight’s meeting. Royal Variety Performance.

“His Majesty will attend as planned.”

camilla got a chest infection After returning from a nine-day tour with Charles to Samoa Australia.

He withdrew from several events, including memorial ceremonies and the Gladiator II premiere.

However returned to scaled back work Including at the Booker Prize reception at Clarence House, where he said he was “recovering” and “getting much better”.

Palace sources say that they decided not to attend the event because it lasted until late in the evening.

Queen Camilla spotted for first time since missing royal events as she battles chest infection

And doctors said recovering patients should not be overextended.

Camilla is expected to spend the weekend with the King at Sandringham.

Believed to be a nasty bug rather than any major bug health scare.

A royal source said the Queen was “naturally disappointed to miss out on the evening’s festivities and offers sincere apologies to everyone involved, but is very convinced that ‘the show must go on’.”

“He hopes to return to full strength and regular public duties very soon.”

King Charles lays a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph

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King Charles lays a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph
Her Royal Highness spoke to Yael van der Wouden during the Booker Prize Foundation reception at Clarence House.

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Her Royal Highness spoke to Yael van der Wouden during the Booker Prize Foundation reception at Clarence House.Credit: PA
Queen tells guests she is 'recovering'

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Queen tells guests she is ‘recovering’Credit: PA