The past few weeks have been incredibly busy for Queen Camilla following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Now, the royal is set to take a small break from public duties as Charles continues treatment.
The Queen has no engagements in her calendar for the next week and other senior members of the royal family will be taking on her roles during this period.
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Since the King’s cancer diagnosis was made public on February 5, Camilla has undertaken 13 official engagements, some of which were attended on behalf of her husband.
Now, Camilla has no engagements for the next week. It is understood she will be spending time at home with Charles and her family.
She is expected to return to public duties on March 11, attending the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
With the Queen away, Prince William will be left as one of the only senior working royals available. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne will also lead engagements in place of Camilla.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward recently spoke with The Sun: “Camilla has had the ultimate worry about her husband’s health,” she said.
“But she has also been the one who has had to step up to the busy schedule of royal engagements as well as wanting to be there for him and Kate whilst they each have their health issues. She certainly deserves some rest and relaxation.”
What are Queen Camilla’s royal duties?
The Queen supports King Charles in carrying out his duties. She also takes place in many public engagements on behalf of the many charities she supports.
She supports over 90 charities as a Patron or President, covering various themes. The most common are “health, literacy, supporting those in need, the elderly, victims of rape and sexual abuse and domestic violence, empowering women; food; animals, dance and heritage and the arts,” as stated by the Clarence House website.
