King Charles made a solo appearance at the Royal Variety Performance this evening.
His outing comes after it was announced that Queen Camilla would be missing the annual event due to an ongoing chest infection. In recent weeks, the Queen, 77, has reduced her official duties after becoming ill. It’s believed that Her Majesty is still suffering from lingering symptoms after contracting the infection.
Earlier today, a spokesperson for The King and Queen said: “Following a recent chest infection, The Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest.
King Charles attended the Royal Variety Performance alone (
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Queen Camilla was forced to pull out due to ill health (
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“With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned.” While Her Majesty is unwell, King Charles has continued with his official duties, which he has eased in recent months following his cancer diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the King underwent a “corrective procedure” at a clinic in London to treat a benign enlarged prostate. Just one month later, in February, Buckingham Palace announced that during the procedure, cancer had been discovered – although it wasn’t prostate cancer. All public engagements were subsequently postponed. It’s believed that the King is still undergoing treatment following his diagnosis.
King Charles was seen laughing with Sir Elton John, a close friend of his former wife, Diana, Princess of Wales (
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Charles stopped treatment for ten days while heading to Australia with the Queen but upon his return, instantly resumed his treatment to fight the disease. Despite reducing her duties, the Queen joined her husband the King and her son-in-law, Prince William for diplomatic receptions on Tuesday night, while also attending events on Wednesday and Thursday.
It’s believed that the Queen will remain at Clarence House, her London residence, before she and His Majesty return to Sandringham, their private Norfolk estate. This week medics had been closely monitoring her recovery from the nasty chest infection and were taking each engagement as they came.
His Majesty waved to onlookers as he arrived at the Royal Albert Hall (
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Britain’s However, today, the Queen is said to be feeling under the weather today and a royal source told the Express that Her Majesty is “naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments, and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved, but is a great believer that ‘the show must go on’. She hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon.”This year, the Royal Variety Performance has two new hosts – Amanda Holden and Alan Carr have replaced Bradley Walsh hosted the event last year. The King will see performances from the likes of Britain’s Got Talent winner, Sydnie Christmas, the cast of Oliver! and Starlight Express.
Sir Elton John, a close friend of Princes William and Harry, alongside his husband David Furnish will also introduce the performance for The Devil Wears Prada, which features actress Vanessa Williams. Elsewhere, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Nemo and James Bay will also take to the stage.
Ellie Taylor will be delivering some comedy to the star-studded night (
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Elsewhere, Murder On The Dancefloor mega-star Sophie Ellis-Bextor offered a touch of glamour will her black gown (
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Meanwhile, to celebrate the 40th anniversary, Cirque Du Soleil will perform a world exclusive from their Las Vegas ‘Ovo’ show, while the English National Ballet will perform their routine of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the production, Nutcracker. But it’s not just music and theatre that The King will be treated to.
Comedian Ellie Taylor will be cracking jokes out, with America’s Penn and Teller flying in for the special occasion. Deal Or No Deal host Stephen Mulhern will also impress the King with an illusion. Host Amanda Holden dazzled the crowd as she stepped out wearing a striking two piece outfit.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge channelled her inner emerald mermaid in a rather revealing crop-top which left very little to the imagination as she flaunted her gym-honed physique. Meanwhile, she completed her look with a flowing teal skirt, complete with netting adding to her mermaid look.
