Queen pulls out of engagements this week

This, of course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,

the Princess of Wales said in a pre-recorded message in March

During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,

Buckingham Palace said in a statement at the time

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As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits,

Middleton added

A chest infection is just what the name sounds like. [...] It could be bacterial, could be viral [...] it's an infection in the chest."

Nurse Rob, a health expert on TikTok, explained

She apologises to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,

the palace spokesperson said

Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said