Queen Camilla will be absent from all Remembrance events this weekend due to a chest infection, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.The Palace had previously stated on Friday that her attendance would depend on medical advice closer to the time.
Meanwhile, it was announced that the Princess of Wales would accompany King Charles and Prince William at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph and the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
It was disclosed on Tuesday that Camilla would miss several engagements, including the opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey and a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, hosted by King Charles.
A senior palace aide mentioned that the Queen was resting at home under doctor's orders. However, on Wednesday, the Palace revealed Camilla's schedule for next week, which includes hosting a reception at Clarence House on Tuesday for the shortlisted authors in this year's Booker Prize.