Queens Consort forced to cancel West Midlands engagements - including one in Birmingham - due ‘seasonal illness’

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Published 13th Feb 2023, 15:15 BST
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The Queen Consort had a busy few days planned in the region before contracting the illness

The Queen Consort has been forced to cancel a trip to the West Midlands on Tuesday (February 14) as a result of contacting a ‘seasonal illness’. Camilla was due to visit Birmingham as part of the trip.

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The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements across the region including celebrating the centenary of Elmhurst Ballet School in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Camilla was also due to visit Southwater One in Telford around lunchtime and meet with a number of representatives and staff from local organisations.

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illnessThe Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness
The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness | POOL/AFP via Getty Images

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said it was hoped a new date could be found soon for the postponed events but has not yet been confirmed. The spokesperson also added that it was hoped a new date could be found soon for the postponed events but has not yet been confirmed.

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