2 weeks Ago By Jennie Buzaglo
Good Morning Britain star Nick Dixon issued a positive update on Queen Camilla 's health. During Thursday's instalment (November 7) of the ITV programme, it was confirmed the Queen Consort has been forced to miss today's opening of the annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey as she continues battling a chest infection. Standing in for her will be the Duchess of Gloucester, who is married to a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Reporting from outside the landmark, Nick explained: "The fields here at the Abbey are going to be open until the 19th of November every day," before revealing there are several other locations people can visit around the country. Sharing hope that the royal will overcome her illness in the coming days, he added: "The Queen won't be here for the opening today, but there is hope that the Queen will make it for the weekend commemorations. The annual remembrance event sees people placing memorials outside Westminster Abbey to those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
The Queen also pulled out of a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King the same evening. She is currently resting on doctor’s advice and has apologised for the inconvenience. The Palace said in a statement: "Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.
" The spokesperson added that Camilla "very much hopes to recover in time" to attend this weekend's Remembrance events. They added: "With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements for this week, but she very much hopes to be recovered in time to attend this weekend’s Remembrance events as normal. "She apologises to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.
" No further details regarding Queen Camilla's illness or treatment have been released, but she is understood to be being cared for under doctors' supervision. The news comes just a few weeks after the Queen , 77, and King Charles , 75, completed their jam-packed Royal Tour of Australia and Samoa..
