Queen Camilla to Attend State Visit With Donald Trump After Health Scare

After reports earlier this week that Queen Camilla would miss the upcoming state visit for US president Donald Trump, it has now been confirmed she will be there after all, despite recently suffering from acute sinusitis.

On 16 September 2025, news spread that the Queen had fallen ill, leading many to believe she would not be present for the high-profile event. Royal commentator Rebecca English posted on X at the time: “With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis. Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family”, reported E! Online.

The announcement immediately raised questions about whether her illness would keep her from taking part in the state visit, particularly given its scale and the attention surrounding Donald Trump’s arrival in the UK.

However, English later provided a clear update, writing: “Confirmed. Queen Camilla will attend all aspects of today’s State Visit, after having to pull out of the Duchess of Kent’s funeral yesterday due to acute sinusitis.”

The reversal comes as a relief to royal watchers who had expressed concern about her health and the possibility of her absence at such a significant occasion. The confirmation also puts to rest speculation about whether the Queen’s role in the day’s ceremonies might be scaled back.

It is understood that her decision to withdraw from the funeral the day before was made on medical advice to ensure she could conserve her strength for the state visit. By resuming her full duties, Queen Camilla has reassured the public that her illness is under control and not expected to affect her long-term commitments.

The news underscores the delicate balancing act senior royals face between personal health and public expectation, particularly during events involving world leaders. For the Queen, attending all elements of the visit signals both her resilience and the importance placed on strengthening ties between the UK and the United States during this period.

Royal insiders say Camilla has been keen not to let down the King or the wider institution by missing such a major event. Her return to the schedule is likely to be viewed as a positive step after a short period of uncertainty.

With speculation now settled, attention will turn back to the state visit itself, where all eyes will be on the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family as they host Donald Trump.