**Queen Camilla Opens Up About Her Health After Chest Infection: ‘Hopefully, I’m on the Mend’**

Queen Camilla has taken a moment to discuss her health for the first time since Buckingham Palace announced that she had to pull back from royal duties due to a chest infection.

The 77-year-old monarch made her return on November 12, just a week after the palace revealed her condition, which forced her to cancel several scheduled engagements.

As part of her recovery, Queen Camilla chose not to participate in the Remembrance events over the past weekend, prioritizing her well-being instead.

During a gathering at Clarence House for The Booker Prize Foundation, she shared insights about how she's feeling these days.

In a video captured by Rebecca English, a royal correspondent for Daily Mail, the Queen expressed, “I'm obviously getting much better; there's a bit of coughing going on.”

She seemed genuinely pleased to be back, stating, “I really wanted to come,” reflecting her eagerness to engage with those at the event hosted in her London residence.

Further elaborating on her recovery, she told author Percival Everett, whose book is nominated for this year's Booker Prize, “I'm on the mend; these things always take a bit of time to shake off.

You think you're done with it, but it tends to linger.”

Her optimism was evident as she added, “But hopefully, I'm on the mend now.

It's nice to see you again.”

Literacy holds a special place in Queen Camilla's heart, and she has consistently championed various literary initiatives, including the Booker Prize.

Her attendance at this reception came ahead of the prestigious Booker Prize ceremony, set to take place later that evening in London.

Despite attending the Clarence House event, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Queen would not be accompanying King Charles for the premiere of “Gladiator II” on November 13.

This decision was made as a precautionary measure, allowing her to ease back into public life without overwhelming herself.

This appearance marked a significant return to her royal duties following the palace's announcement on November 5 regarding her illness.

The couple had recently completed a lengthy tour of Australia and Samoa, which was their first official trip to a Commonwealth realm during King Charles's reign.

The palace had previously stated, “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.”

The announcement conveyed her regret over having to withdraw from her engagements that week, emphasizing her hope to recover in time for the weekend's Remembrance events.

During her recovery, Queen Camilla remained at home under medical supervision.

Meanwhile, the royal agenda adjusted, with the Duchess of Gloucester and King Charles stepping in to fulfill her responsibilities on November 7.

Although the Queen wished to join her family for the Remembrance events, Buckingham Palace confirmed on November 9 that she would be absent, continuing her recovery from what they described as a “seasonal chest infection.”

The statement highlighted her desire for a full recovery while also protecting others from potential exposure.

The Queen expressed disappointment over missing these significant commemorative events, yet planned to observe them privately at her home in Wiltshire.

King Charles, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, attended the Festival of Remembrance and the subsequent service at the Cenotaph, key occasions honoring those lost in war.

Finally, on November 12, just after Remembrance Sunday, Buckingham Palace reiterated that Queen Camilla would not be joining King Charles on the red carpet for the film premiere, explaining this was a careful decision to reduce any additional strain as she gradually resumed her public duties.