Buckingham Palace issues statement as Queen Camilla to miss Royal Variety Performance

The Queen won't be attending the Royal Varieties Performance tonight as she is still suffering from a chest infection, according to Buckingham Palace.

Queen Camilla had to miss remembrance events earlier this month due to her chest infection.

King Charles is still expected to attend the annual ITV Royal performance in London tonight, which is being hosted by comedian Alan Carr and TV personality Amanda Holden.

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A Palace spokesperson 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"With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance.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."

This year's Royal Varieties Performance boasts an impressive line up of talent including Britain’s Got Talent winner singer Sydnie Christmas, Eurovision winner Nemo, magicians Penn and Teller as well as Stephen Mulhern.

Having already missed events this month to rest and recover, the Queen returned to royal duties this week, joining the King and the Prince of Wales for the annual diplomatic reception on Tuesday night. She also attended events on Wednesday and Thursday.

But due to the length and lateness of the performance tonight, her doctors have advised that she stay at home to rest and avoid getting poorly again.

Camilla's medics have been closely monitoring her recovery from the chest infection and were considering each engagement as it came.

But unfortunately today she is said to be feeling a little under the weather and a royal source said that Camilla is "naturally disappointed to miss the evening's entertainments, and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved, but is a great believer that 'the show must go on'.

"She hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon."