Credited from: REUTERS
Queen Camilla has withdrawn from attending the funeral service for the Duchess of Kent scheduled for Tuesday due to her recovery from acute sinusitis, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The Duchess of Kent passed away on September 4 at the age of 92, and the service is set to take place at Westminster Cathedral, where Camilla was initially scheduled to join King Charles III and other family members, according to Reuters and Newsweek.
While expressing her regrets, a palace spokesperson noted, "Her thoughts and prayers will be with the Duke of Kent and all the family.” Queen Camilla is currently resting at Windsor Castle, where she aims to recover sufficiently for the planned engagements of the upcoming state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Reuters and India Times.
The funeral service for the Duchess of Kent is notable as it will be the first Catholic funeral for a British royal in modern history. Additionally, various royal family members, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, are expected to attend the service, according to Newsweek and India Times.
Queen Camilla is anticipated to play a vital role during the Trump visit, which includes participating in a carriage procession and attending a lavish state banquet on Wednesday. She will also give Melania Trump a tour of the Royal Library and Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a significant attraction that recently marked its centenary, according to Reuters and India Times.