On November 5, 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Camilla has pulled out of several upcoming public engagements due to health issues.
A palace spokesperson explained that Camilla is battling a chest infection, and her doctors have recommended a short period of rest. She is currently recuperating at home and hopes to participate in Remembrance Day events over the weekend, including the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the commemorative service in Whitehall.
With regret, the Queen will miss engagements scheduled for this week, including the Field of Remembrance opening at Westminster Abbey on November 7. The palace emphasized that her illness is mild, and she expressed apologies to anyone inconvenienced by her absence.
Camilla recently returned to the U.K. after a tour with King Charles, visiting Australia, Samoa, and India. This marks her first public absence due to illness since February 2023, when she contracted COVID-19.
Meanwhile, King Charles, diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, is balancing treatment with his royal duties.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended well-wishes for Camilla’s recovery.
In other news, Camilla has been working on a documentary with ITV titled Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors, scheduled to air on November 11, 2024. The documentary highlights her longstanding advocacy on domestic and sexual violence, with footage of her interacting with survivors and activists.
The film includes contributions from figures such as former Prime Minister Theresa May, Helen Mirren, and Patrick Stewart. Executive producer Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt noted the team’s unique access to Camilla and the organizations she supports, helping raise awareness of this critical issue. The film will air in the U.K., but no U.S. release has been confirmed.
