In accordance with doctors' advice, Queen Camilla has adjusted her itinerary for the state visit that starts tomorrow, welcoming the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said in a statement that Camilla has pulled out of the visit as she continues to experience "lingering side effects" from a "nasty viral chest infection"

Queen Camilla is set to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit due to the lingering side effects of a chest infection. Her Majesty is still expected to attend other elements of the day,

According to the Palace, the day will conclude with a glittering State Banquet hosted by the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace. Camilla will join the King and their guests for photographs at the start of the banquet in the evening, and attend the banquet itself, but because she is still recovering, she will take a short break before dinner.

The Queen will not attend engagements for the Qatari state visit tomorrow as she continues to recover from a chest infection, which has 'diminished reserves of energy'