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Queen Camilla diagnosed with pneumonia as Princess of Wales steps in for state visit

Queen Camilla has been diagnosed with pneumonia, a new statement from Buckingham Palace has revealed

The Princess of Wales was on hand for the state visit today (Credit: James Veysey/Shutterstock) The Buckingham Palace statement read: “The Queen has been suffering from a viral infection which has been diagnosed as pneumonia. Camilla recently withdrew from engagements amid illness (Credit: Cover Images) The news on the Queen came after she pulled out of the Royal Variety show at the end of last month due to what was thought to be a chest infection. In a statement on November 22, the palace 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.

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