Queen Camillais ill, with her conditionworseningin recent days, as she explained during a gathering at Buckingham Palace today (December 3).
HighlightsQueen Camilla’s chest infection worsened into mild pneumonia, limiting events.Camilla attended some events but skipped outdoor ones to avoid cold UK weather.The UK-Qatar state visit is crucial for political and economic ties.Camilla’s health has worried netizens urging her to rest and recover.Pneumonia in elderly can reduce quality of life, needing close monitoring.
She nevertheless assured attendants that she was on the mend but was still dealing with bouts of post-viral fatigue.
Her condition led the Queen to scale back her royal duties during Qatar’s state visit while she recovered.
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Queen Camilla revealed that her chest infection had developed into a “mild case of pneumonia,” limiting her participation in official events
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Camillaappeared in good spirits as she exited her car and adjusted her coat before walking up the palace steps. Her absence had been felt at the Horse Guards Parade, a traditional event that marks the beginning of their Qatari state visit.
The Queen would’ve been exposed to the cold winds of the UK’s winter, which informed the decision to have herskip the ceremony.
Despite her reduced role, Camilla attended the state luncheon alongside her husband,King Charles, hosting the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.
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Camilla then joined theQatariroyals on a tour featuring historical objects. Her attendance at a glam state banquet, however, had to be scaled back, meaning that she would only pose for photos with the Emir and his wife but would retire during the traditional receiving line.
The Queen is expected to participate in farewell ceremonies tomorrow (December 4).
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The visit is vital in reinforcingUK-Qatar diplomatic relationsand bolstering their economic, political, and strategic partnerships. Qatar is a key player in theMiddle Eastand a significant energy supplier of natural gas.
The two countries have also made large investments in each other’s infrastructure and maintain a strong defense partnership, with the UK regularly selling advanced military equipment to Qatar.
Long after Qatar stopped being a British protectorate, the UK has been a crucial ally, supporting it even when its neighbors haven’t.
British netizens have been on the edge of their seats since Camilla’shealth issueswere divulged on November 5. While she quickly returned to work on November 12, her condition forced her to keep taking time off, missing events like the premiere ofGladiator IIand the Royal Variety Performance.
“Best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Camilla to make a full recovery,” wrote one reader.
“She needs to take a break already! She should be resting!” another argued.
Pneumoniais a complex illness that can range from mild symptoms to a potentially life-threatening condition.
The illness is nevertheless associated with a 16% reduction in quality of life during the post-discharge year among elderly patients, which means Camilla will have to be closely monitored even after she fully recovers.
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