Queen Camilla Misses Royal Funeral Due to Illness
Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Camilla, 78, has canceled public appearances due to acute sinusitis. She was expected to attend the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, alongside other senior royals but withdrew “with great regret.”
Despite her illness, Camilla still plans to participate in the upcoming state visit of President Trump. Her absence has sparked speculation, though palace sources insist it was due to genuine health concerns.
The funeral at Westminster Cathedral marked the first Catholic royal funeral in modern times. The Duchess of Kent, who died at 92, was honored for her charity work, musical passion, and dedication to public service. King Charles and other royals attended, while Pope Leo sent a message of condolence.