Queen Camilla will be absent from the kickoff of Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's visit to the U.K. due to an ongoing chest infection.

A Palace source says the infection Queen Camilla has had in recent weeks is lingering, leaving her with diminished reserves of energy.

It is the latest event the Queen has missed in recent weeks since contracting the chest infection after her long haul trip to Australia and Samoa in October.

Queen Camilla is gradually returning to official duties after contracting a chest infection during the Royal tour of Australia and Samoa

But Queen Camilla still has a lingering chest infection and will miss the start, while Catherine's involvement in the visit by the wealthy Gulf state marks another step in her ret

Queen Camilla’s health concerns seem to be growing as the Palace is forced to make major change in plans for the important State Visit.King Charles’ wife, who is understood to be

Queen Camilla has had a difficult few weeks. After returning from her royal tour of Australia and Samoa with King Charles, The Queen was forced to pull out from several official engagements upon medical advice. Coupled with the death of her beloved rescue dog Beth, Camilla will reportedly be devastated about recent events.

The Queen will not attend engagements for the Qatari state visit tomorrow as she continues to recover from a chest infection, which has 'diminished reserves of energy'

Queen Camilla is set to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit due to the lingering side effects of a chest infection. Her Majesty is still expected to attend other elements of the day,

In accordance with doctors' advice, Queen Camilla has adjusted her itinerary for the state visit that starts tomorrow, welcoming the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin H

The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit due to the lingering side effects of a chest infection, but will attend other elements of the day, Buckingham Palace has announced.