No show for Queen Camilla! Birgitte Henriksen, the Duchess of Gloucester took center stage in the capital city of London! Birgitte recently filled in for Camilla at a high-profile royal event while she recovers from a chest infection. She visited Westminster Abbey for the 96th Field of Remembrance ceremony, placing a remembrance cross in honor of upcoming Armistice Day. Dive in to get the full scoop.
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While Queen Camilla catches a breather, Birgitte stuns us with her wardrobe choice. Making a stunning appearance, Birgitte sported a sleek brown coat, perfectly accessorized with a chic black hat, gloves, and boots. Moreover, she laid a cross which is a solemn tradition organized since 1928 to honor fallen service members. It’s typically Camilla who leads this tribute.
The Queen consort has attended it consistently for the past four years. However, this week’s change in plans follows the Palace’s announcement on Tuesday confirming Camilla’s need for rest. The senior took a trip to Australia, Samoa, and even had a luxurious spa retreat in India. However, the doctors urged her to pull back from her engagements.
Additionally, Camilla bowed out of a planned reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes besides the Remembrance ceremony. But fear not! Reports suggest Camilla’s health is on the upswing, and she might grace the glitzy Gladiator II premiere next week. Furthermore, she’s expected to attend the next Booker Prize reception at Clarence House on Tuesday.
If all goes as planned, she’ll be back in action for this weekend’s touching Remembrance events. Currently, Camilla is currently recuperating at Ray Mill, her cozy Wiltshire home, preparing for her return to the royal fold. In a heartfelt statement, the Palace conveyed Camilla’s apologies.
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“She apologizes to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the statement read. Fortunately, she hopes to attend Saturday’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and Sunday’s solemn Cenotaph service in Whitehall. Fans and followers are awaiting her comeback like anything!
The British head honcho Sir Keir Starmer extended his heartfelt wishes for her speedy recovery. With the Duchess of Gloucester holding down the fort, Camilla will bounce back just in time to honor those who served. Don’t miss out on more updates on Queen Camilla and other royal tea at Soap Opera Daily! Are you also counting the days until we see the senior royal again?
