Queen pulls out of engagements after falling unwell

Queen Camilla has been taken out of action after being unwell.

Buckingham Palace said the Queen is unwell with a chest infection and she has been told to rest.

She was scheduled to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.

Queen Camilla has also pulled out of the Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King.

A Buckingham Palace 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.’

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