Queen Camilla visits London art pop-up on Feb. 14, 2024.Photo:Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/GettyQueen Camillais taking some time out.After an intense period in which she has been helping care for her husband,King Charles, amid hiscancer diagnosisand stepping up on his behalf at some royal outings, she is taking a break from royal duties this week.The Queen, 76, regularly schedules a break around this time of year, palace sources point out to PEOPLE. One source says that it is a scheduled week of private time which is usual for her at this time of year and points out that it is not connected to King Charles’ health.Queen Camilla’s next scheduled royal occasion will be when she leads the family, in the monarch’s place, at Westminster Abbey in London for the annual Commonwealth Day service on March 11. The King is expected to give a video address which will be played at the service.Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle on Jan. 30, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla’s time off means that three out of the four most senior members of the royal family are out of the public eye. King Charles, 75, canceled most public-facing duties as he undergoes cancer treatment, although he continues to work behind the scenes.Meanwhile,Kate Middletoncontinues her recovery from her Jan. 16abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, 42, became the subject ofonline speculationlast week due to her absence, but thepalace reiteratedthat she is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. A spokesperson for the royal said that Princess Kate is “doing well.“Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Buckingham Palace reception on Dec. 5, 2024.Chris Jackson/GettyThat leavesPrince William. The Prince of Wales, 41, returned to royal duties in February after taking time off to help his wife in her recovery and keep things as normal as possible for their children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.Last week, the heir to the thronevisited the Western Marble Arch Synagoguein London, the second of two recent outings to recognize both the rise in antisemitism and the human suffering in the Middle East, and spent St. David’s Day with a series of engagements in Wales. The feast day includeda shot of whiskey at The Turf pubin Wrexham with actorRob McElhenney, who bought the Wrexham soccer team withRyan Reynoldsin 2021, and asweet visit to a school.“It is hard with Kate being ill as well, but he will step up,” a source close to the royal householdpreviously told PEOPLE.Prince William and Rob McElhenney in Wrexham on March 1, 2024.Chris Jackson/GettyIt will be for other members of the royal family to fly the flag at engagements. Prince Edward, who turns 60 on March 10, is expected out and about while his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has made a video address to a conference in Ukraine in support of her ongoing campaign against sexual violence being used as a weapon of war. There are also investiture ceremonies rewarding members of the public for their work in the community taking place.
Queen Camilla visits London art pop-up on Feb. 14, 2024.Photo:Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
Queen Camillais taking some time out.After an intense period in which she has been helping care for her husband,King Charles, amid hiscancer diagnosisand stepping up on his behalf at some royal outings, she is taking a break from royal duties this week.The Queen, 76, regularly schedules a break around this time of year, palace sources point out to PEOPLE. One source says that it is a scheduled week of private time which is usual for her at this time of year and points out that it is not connected to King Charles’ health.Queen Camilla’s next scheduled royal occasion will be when she leads the family, in the monarch’s place, at Westminster Abbey in London for the annual Commonwealth Day service on March 11. The King is expected to give a video address which will be played at the service.Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle on Jan. 30, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla’s time off means that three out of the four most senior members of the royal family are out of the public eye. King Charles, 75, canceled most public-facing duties as he undergoes cancer treatment, although he continues to work behind the scenes.Meanwhile,Kate Middletoncontinues her recovery from her Jan. 16abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, 42, became the subject ofonline speculationlast week due to her absence, but thepalace reiteratedthat she is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. A spokesperson for the royal said that Princess Kate is “doing well.“Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Buckingham Palace reception on Dec. 5, 2024.Chris Jackson/GettyThat leavesPrince William. The Prince of Wales, 41, returned to royal duties in February after taking time off to help his wife in her recovery and keep things as normal as possible for their children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.Last week, the heir to the thronevisited the Western Marble Arch Synagoguein London, the second of two recent outings to recognize both the rise in antisemitism and the human suffering in the Middle East, and spent St. David’s Day with a series of engagements in Wales. The feast day includeda shot of whiskey at The Turf pubin Wrexham with actorRob McElhenney, who bought the Wrexham soccer team withRyan Reynoldsin 2021, and asweet visit to a school.“It is hard with Kate being ill as well, but he will step up,” a source close to the royal householdpreviously told PEOPLE.Prince William and Rob McElhenney in Wrexham on March 1, 2024.Chris Jackson/GettyIt will be for other members of the royal family to fly the flag at engagements. Prince Edward, who turns 60 on March 10, is expected out and about while his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has made a video address to a conference in Ukraine in support of her ongoing campaign against sexual violence being used as a weapon of war. There are also investiture ceremonies rewarding members of the public for their work in the community taking place.
Queen Camillais taking some time out.
After an intense period in which she has been helping care for her husband,King Charles, amid hiscancer diagnosisand stepping up on his behalf at some royal outings, she is taking a break from royal duties this week.
The Queen, 76, regularly schedules a break around this time of year, palace sources point out to PEOPLE. One source says that it is a scheduled week of private time which is usual for her at this time of year and points out that it is not connected to King Charles’ health.
Queen Camilla’s next scheduled royal occasion will be when she leads the family, in the monarch’s place, at Westminster Abbey in London for the annual Commonwealth Day service on March 11. The King is expected to give a video address which will be played at the service.
Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle on Jan. 30, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Queen Camilla’s time off means that three out of the four most senior members of the royal family are out of the public eye. King Charles, 75, canceled most public-facing duties as he undergoes cancer treatment, although he continues to work behind the scenes.
Meanwhile,Kate Middletoncontinues her recovery from her Jan. 16abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, 42, became the subject ofonline speculationlast week due to her absence, but thepalace reiteratedthat she is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. A spokesperson for the royal said that Princess Kate is “doing well.”
Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Buckingham Palace reception on Dec. 5, 2024.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
That leavesPrince William. The Prince of Wales, 41, returned to royal duties in February after taking time off to help his wife in her recovery and keep things as normal as possible for their children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.
Last week, the heir to the thronevisited the Western Marble Arch Synagoguein London, the second of two recent outings to recognize both the rise in antisemitism and the human suffering in the Middle East, and spent St. David’s Day with a series of engagements in Wales. The feast day includeda shot of whiskey at The Turf pubin Wrexham with actorRob McElhenney, who bought the Wrexham soccer team withRyan Reynoldsin 2021, and asweet visit to a school.
“It is hard with Kate being ill as well, but he will step up,” a source close to the royal householdpreviously told PEOPLE.
Prince William and Rob McElhenney in Wrexham on March 1, 2024.Chris Jackson/Getty
It will be for other members of the royal family to fly the flag at engagements. Prince Edward, who turns 60 on March 10, is expected out and about while his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has made a video address to a conference in Ukraine in support of her ongoing campaign against sexual violence being used as a weapon of war. There are also investiture ceremonies rewarding members of the public for their work in the community taking place.
source: people.com
