Queen Camilla is installed as an Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers on February 13, 2024.Photo:Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty
Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty
WhileKing Charlessteps back from public royal duties amid his cancer treatment,Queen Camillais keeping a busy schedule of outings.
King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, traveled from their country residence in Sandringhamback to Londonon Tuesday. The King receivedcancer treatmentin the city and undertook meetings with palace staff, while the Queen had a special event take place at Clarence House, the couple’s longtime home in the capital.
She also met representatives from the Fan Museum, of which she became a patron in 2008, and the Court of Fan Makers.
She teamed up with another member of the royal family for the event: Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, who was installed as a Liveryman of the same company in 2005.
Queen Camilla and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester at Clarence House on February 13, 2024.Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty
On Wednesday, King Charles returned to Sandringham solo. He has been spending most of his time since announcing his cancer diagnosis at the royal residence in Norfolk, where the royals traditionally gather for Christmas, andseen attending churchat St. Mary Magdalene in recent weeks.
Queen Camilla stayed in London to visit the Kindred Studios' Shepherds Bush pop-up hub, an art studio and creative space encouraging arts, crafts and community cohesion.
Among the art pieces was a familiar face:Princess Charlotte! A painting ofPrince WilliamandKate Middleton’s daughter based on theofficial portrait that was released in honor of her second birthdayin 2017 was displayed.
Queen Camilla sees a painting of Princess Charlotte on February 14, 2024.Arthur Edwards / POOL / AFP via Getty
Arthur Edwards / POOL / AFP via Getty
Camilla also seemed tickled to meet costume designer Syban Velardi-laufer, who wore an elaborate red costume complete with long names and a face-covering headpiece.
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Queen Camilla and Syban Velardi-laufer at Kindred Studios' Shepherds Bush on February 14, 2024.Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
While King Charles is stepping out of the public eye while he continues receiving treatment for his cancer, he is continuing to work behind the scenes. But as Princess Kate continues her recovery from theabdominal surgeryshe underwent last month, it’s up to Queen Camilla, Prince William and other family members to continue to represent the monarchy.
source: people.com
