The Queen withdraws from engagements due to chest infection, Buckingham Palace says
The 77-year-old, who recently returned from an overseas tour to Australia and Samoa, is understood to be resting at home, as ITV News' Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson reports
The Queen has withdrawn from engagements this week after becoming unwell with a chest infection, Buckingham Palace has announced.
A spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.
“With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements for this week but she very much hopes to be recovered in time to attend this weekend’s Remembrance events as normal.
“She apologises to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”
The Duchess of Gloucester has stepped in on the Queen’s behalf to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.
Camilla has also pulled out of a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King the same evening.
It is understood the Queen is currently resting at home.
No further details regarding her illness or treatment have been released but she is understood to be under doctors’ supervision.
Writing on X, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "On behalf of the whole country, I wish Her Majesty The Queen a speedy recovery."
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