Donald Trump will rub shoulders with members of the Royal Family as part of his historic second state visit to the UK where a charm offensive is underway to impress the Republican
Queen Camilla will be taking part in Donald Trump’s state visit today after missing the Duchess of Kent’s funeral due to acute sinusitis.
The Queen did not attend the Duchess of Kent’s funeral on Tuesday afternoon. She had been due to be at the requiem mass alongside her husband King Charles but she continues to recover from acute sinusitis.
She will be attending all elements of US President Donald Trump’s state visit today and tomorrow, The Mirror understands.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously said: “With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis. Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family.”
The Duke of Kent was informed and was said to have backed Camilla’s decision, and sent his wishes for a speedy recovery. Queen Camilla travelled down from Scotland to Windsor yesterday morning where she rested.
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