Queen Camilla seen for first time since dropping out of string of royal events while battling chest infection

QUEEN Camilla has been seen for the first time since missing a string of royal events due to a chest infection.

Her Majesty has returned to work this week after her spate of illness – but her hours are being scaled back.

Camilla, 77, sparked health fears after she pulled from all Remembrance events this weekend on doctors’ orders.

She arrived to host a Booker Prize reception with shortlisted authors at Clarence House this afternoon.

Queen Camilla told guests today: “I’m on the mend, these things always take a bit of time to get rid of.

“But hopefully I’m on the mend now.”

However, the Queen was there for a shorter period than planned.

And, she will not join the King for the London premier of Gladiator II tomorrow evening.

Queen Camilla will still attend an earlier reception at Buckingham Palace – but again is set to leave early.

The Queen had also hoped to join the King on his 76th birthday bash on Thursday to open a Coronation Food Project – but has pulled out.

Buckingham Palace is insisting there is no cause for alarm.

According to the latest updates from the Palace, the 77-year-old is following doctors’ guidance to ensure a full recovery from her seasonal chest infection, including missing some royal events.

The palace emphasised this is a precautionary measure for her recovery and to protect others from any potential risk.

While her condition doesn’t appear severe, it has been significant enough to warrant missing these important events, which is “a source of great disappointment to the Queen”.