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Queen Camilla has confirmed that she is suffering from post-viral fatigue after contracting a form of pneumonia.
A spokesperson for the 77-year-old had previously confirmed that she had been “unwell” following a chest infection. As a result, the royal was forced to withdraw from several planned engagements.
While there were hopes that she had recovered following an appearance at Buckingham Palace’s glittering Diplomatic Corps reception on November 19, it now seems that she has a ways to go in regaining her full health.
Her Majesty was expected to play a critical role in the Qatar state visit scheduled for December 3rd and December 4th but was forced to miss the outdoor elements, including the arrival ceremony upon her doctor’s orders.
While it is understood that Her Majesty no longer has the nasty lung infection that can be deadly in immunocompromised and elderly individuals, stepping outside into the winter weather of London would have undoubtedly been a roadblock in her ongoing recovery.
She did however make a brief appearance at the arrival lunch at Buckingham Palace, before retiring to her quarters to rest before stepping out once more for the state banquet.
Upon returning to the United Kingdom following a whirlwind 12-day tour of Australia and Samoa in October, the Queen began experiencing symptoms, missing several important Remembrance events in November, as well as a reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the Royal Variety Performance.
When news of her poor health was first announced in November, Buckingham Palace confirmed that doctors had advised the Queen to “prioritise sufficient rest” as she “continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms.”
