Queen Camilla has pulled out of engagements this week after falling ill with a chest infection. The 77-year-old royal will not attend the annual Field of Remembrance event on Thursday, November 7 after being advised by doctors to take a “short period of rest”, Buckingham Palace confirmed. It’s hoped that she will be recovered in time to attend the events planned for Remembrance Sunday on November 11.

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..