King Charles will not be accompanied by his wife at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral at Westminster Cathedral today due to her ongoing recovering from the health condition
Queen Camilla’s plan to attend the the Duchess of Kent’s funeral this afternoon has been scuppered by her recovery from acute sinusitis.
Buckingham Palace announced the royal would not attend the service at Westminster Cathedral due to the condition, which is most likely caused by a viral, upper respiratory infection. The Queen is however expected to be able to attend all elements of US president Donald Trump’s visit tomorrow and Thursday.
Acute sinusitis, which can also be triggered by allergies, usually lasts for no longer than four weeks, mostly clearing up on its own without the need for antibiotics. Ten common symptoms include…
- Postnasal drip, which is the feeling that mucus is slowly running down the back of your throat
- A cough, which can be worse at night
- Halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath
- A reduced or changed sense of smell or taste
- A high temperature or fever
- A blocked or stuffy nose, also known as congestion, which can make it more difficult to breathe through the nasal passage
- Thick, yellow or green nasal discharge
- A sore throat or cough
- Facial pain or pressure – tenderness or swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead is another symptom to watch out for
- Toothache
Queen Camilla is said to be suffering from acute sinusitis, which often develops after a cold. Sinuses are the air-filled spaces behind your forehead and in your cheekbones, connected to the inside of your nose.
Acute Sinusitis usually clears up within four weeks but can last as long as 12 weeks. Repeated bouts of the uncomfortable condition can lead to a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, which may need further medical treatment.
An ear, nose and throw specialist may suggest a test called a nasal endoscopy, which uses a tiny camera to explore if there are any blockages that may be causing problems.
The Duchess of Kent was last seen in public last October at an event to mark the 89th birthday of her husband Prince Michael of Kent, when he was serenaded with Happy Birthday on the bagpipes outside the entrance of their Kensington Palace home, Wren House.
After the royal passed away on September 4, Charles and Camilla honoured her life with a post on social media that read: “The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.”
Queen Camilla is said to have travelled down from Scotland this morning and due to being unable to attend the funeral, has headed to Windsor to rest.
