QUEEN Camilla’s health concerns have been a source of concern for both the royal family and the public.

In November 2024, The Queen Consort suffered a chest infectioncausing her to miss several important engagements.

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What is Queen Camilla like?

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

The palace 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 was significant enough to justify missing these important events, which is “a source of great disappointment to the Queen”.

Timeline of Queen Camilla’s illness

October 30

Camilla returned to the UK after her tour Australia and Samoa WITH King Charles.

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

November 5

Buckingham Palace issued an initial statement revealing that Queen Camilla was unwell with a chest infection.

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

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

“It apologizes to anyone who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”

Her doctors advised a short period of rest, which resulted in her pulling out of engagements for the following week.

November 7

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

Duchess of Gloucester agreed to represent Camilla at the Field of Remembrance.

November 9

Buckingham Palace announced this Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance events this weekendincluding the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening and the service at the Cenotaph on Sunday.

A Buckingham Palace The spokesman said: “Following doctors’ advice to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal chest infection and to protect others from any potential risk, Her Majesty will not be attending this weekend’s Remembrance events.

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

Following medical advice, Camilla was unable to attend the Remembrance Festival in Royal Albert Hall saturday evening

November 10

The Queen Consort missed Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaphfollowing the advice of her doctors.

Being 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 recorded a TV documentary raising awareness about domestic violence.

Speaking in her first documentary since CoronationThe queen vows: “If you look at the steps I’ve taken, I’ve made huge progress.

“I’ll keep trying until I can’t.”

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

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“You meet someone, you think they’re great, and then little by little they start to wear you down.”

The documentary Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors airs 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 its latest statement, Buckingham Palace expressed hope that the Queen would be able to return to public duties in the week following the Remembrance engagements she was forced to miss due to illness.

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

Following the success of their nine-day tour Down UnderThe King and Queen lined up two major tours in 2025, including a royal visit to Italy.

While Their Majesties are set to resume a full schedule of overseas tours, the second destination is yet to be agreed.

Royal Health in 2024

Queen Camilla’s illness comes in a year that has been particularly challenging for The Royal Familyhis health.

both King Charles and Princess Kate faced battles against cancer 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.