Camilla will take part in Donald Trump state visit after missing royal funeral

Queen Camilla will be taking part in Donald Trump's state visit today after missing the Duchess of Kent's funeral due to acute sinusitis.

The King's spokesperson said Queen Camilla will be attending all elements of US President Donald Trump's state visit today and tomorrow, The Mirror understands. There are no plans to amend the schedule and she has recovered well.

The royals will play a major role in the state visit in a bid to woo the president. A gigantic royal standard, which is used for royal celebration days, was flying from the Royal Tower of Windsor Castle on Wednesday morning.

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Queen Camilla will take part in a carriage procession where she will accompany the First Lady Melania in the Scottish State Coach. The King and Donald Trump will travel in the Irish State Coach in the first carriage.

The Queen did not attend the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Tuesday afternoon. She had been due to be at the requiem mass alongside her husband King Charles but she instead kept away to recover from acute sinusitis.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously said: "With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis.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 Kentand all the family."

The Duke of Kent was informed and was said to have backed Camilla's decision, and sent his wishes for a speedy recovery. Queen Camilla travelled down from Scotland to Windsor yesterday morning where she rested.

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