Queen Camilla has pulled out from attending the funeral of the Duchess of Kent due to suffering from ‘acute sinusitis’, Buckingham Palace said.
The Queen was due to join King Charles and other members of the royal family at Westminster Cathedral later this afternoon to say their final goodbyes to Katharine, who died on September 4 aged 92.
She has withdrawn from attending the funeral ‘with great regret’, but she hopes she will be well enough to attend all royal elements of Donald Trump’s second state visit which officially begins tomorrow.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: ‘With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis.
‘Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family.’
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The Duke of Kent has been informed and is said to fully understand Camilla’s decision and sent his best wishes.
The Queen travelled from Scotland this morning and is currently en route to Windsor to rest.
She is due to formally welcome Donald and Melania Trump alongside the King at Windsor Castle during their state visit, before watching a military procession.
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