Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Queen Unwell with Chest Infection, Says Buckingham Palace

THE TELEGRAPH: Her Majesty has been advised to rest for a ‘short period’ and has withdrawn from several engagements later this week

The Queen has pulled out of royal engagements this week after being diagnosed with a chest infection following a long overseas tour.

Her Majesty has been advised to rest for a “short period” and is currently at home. The 77-year-old has withdrawn from several engagements later this week, and will be represented by the Duchess of Gloucester at a Westminster Abbey wreath-laying.

Buckingham Palace said she hopes to be well enough to attend Remembrance events, including the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, this weekend.

A palace spokesman said: “Her Majesty the Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest. » | Hannah Furness, Royal Editor | Tuesday, November 5, 2024