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Published March 3, 2024, 12:52 AM ET
It's a break worthy of a queen.
Queen Camilla is taking a break from her royal duties while working for King Charles III. stepped in while he was diagnosed with cancer, the Sunday Times reported in its schedule.
The 76-year-old Queen has no duties on the books for over a week before returning from her break during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 11.
Queen Camilla is expected to take a week-long break from royal duties after performing for her husband King Charles III. stepped in while he was undergoing cancer treatment. Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
According to the medium, she will make a public appearance at Westminster Abbey to represent the crown on the occasion of the celebrations of the 56 member states worldwide.
The King's siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, will represent the crown at most upcoming events next week, while the Queen enjoys some much-needed relaxation.
The royal siblings are expected to perform at Rising Brook Community Church, Savoy Chapel, Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club, the National Equine Forum and other outings while the queen is on her break.
King Charles, 75, has stepped back from royal duties since breaking news of his cancer diagnosis on February 5.
The palace revealed Charles' diagnosis after he underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate. There, doctors discovered “another point of concern” that required treatment.
Buckingham Palace later clarified that the cancer was not prostate cancer.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla go to St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham House, United Kingdom on February 18, 2024. Shutterstock
Queen Camilla has taken responsibility in his absence and started outpatient treatment.
She was seen at a memorial service for Greek King Constantine II on February 27th and at a reception for the BBC's 500 Word finalists at Buckingham Palace on February 28th.
The queen last met with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at Clarence House on February 29, the source said.
She is the fourth queen to take a break from her duties.
Heir to the throne Prince William has also been conspicuously absent from the action in recent weeks as his wife Kate Middleton recovers from planned abdominal surgery.
The 42-year-old Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital in mid-January for a planned procedure, Kensington Palace officially announced following her surgery.
Although the operation was “successful,” she remained in the London clinic for 10 to 14 days before “returning home to continue her recovery.”
Prince William has also been conspicuously absent in recent weeks as his wife Kate, Princess of Wales, recovers from abdominal surgery. AP
The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to official royal duties until after Easter.
Middleton made her last public appearance on Christmas Day.
Although he primarily cares for his wife, William recently appeared with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney.
The pair were seen firing a few shots together after the prince traveled to Wrexham in Wales and visited The Turf pub, which is located next to Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, which McElhenney co-owns with Ryan Reynolds.
There, William gave Welsh dragon toys for his children – Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8) and Prince Louis (5). He also received flowers for the Princess of Wales.
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