King Charles stepped out alone at the Royal Variety Performance on Friday night. His appearance comes after it was revealed Queen Camilla would be missing the yearly event due to an ongoing chest infection.
Recently, the Queen, 77, has reduced her official duties as she became ill, reports the Mirror. It's thought that Her Majesty is still suffering from remaning symptoms after contracting the infection.Earlier today, a spokesperson for The King and Queen said: "Following a recent chest infection, The Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest."With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight's Royal Variety Performance.
His Majesty will attend as planned." While Her Majesty is unwell, King Charles has continued with his official duties, which he has eased in recent months following his cancer diagnosis.Earlier this year, the King underwent a "corrective procedure" at a clinic in London to treat a benign enlarged prostate.
One month later, in February, Buckingham Palace announced that during the procedure, cancer had been discovered – although it wasn't prostate cancer.
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